Henschel Hs 125
Henschel · Germany · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Henschel Hs 125 was a German advanced training aircraft prototype with a single engine and a low wing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with a single nose-mounted engine
- Air-cooled inverted V8 Argus As 10C engine
- Single seat with one fixed 7.9 mm MG 17 machine gun
A single-seat low-wing monoplane powered by a 240 hp Argus As 10C inverted V8 engine.
Specifications
- The Henschel Hs 125 has a length of 7.31 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Henschel & Son and tested by the Luftwaffe in 1934.
Variants
Only two prototypes were ever built.
Where you'll see it
It was evaluated by the Luftwaffe as an advanced trainer and did not enter production.
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