Henschel Hs 127
Henschel & Sohn · Germany · first flew 1937 · bomber
The Henschel Hs 127 was a German twin-engine fast bomber prototype that competed against other designs for Luftwaffe contracts in the late 1930s. It did not enter production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- German twin-engine fast bomber prototype of 1937
- Tapered mid-wing with retractable undercarriage
- Competing design to the Dornier Do 17 and Heinkel He 111
A twin-engine mid-wing monoplane bomber with retractable undercarriage and a streamlined fuselage; similar in general concept to the He 111 and Do 17 but from a less prominent manufacturer.
Specifications
- The Henschel Hs 127 has a length of 12 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 568 km/h (353 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Developed by Henschel as a high-speed bomber, the Hs 127 flew in 1937 but lost out to competing designs already in production. Only prototypes were built and the programme was abandoned, with Henschel subsequently focusing on other military projects including the Hs 129 ground attack aircraft.
Variants
Only prototypes were constructed; no production variants were authorised.
Where you'll see it
Never entered service, used only for evaluation flights.
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