Henschel Hs 128
Henschel & Sohn · Germany · first flew 1939 · fighter
The Henschel Hs 128 was a twin-engine German high-altitude research aircraft built in 1939 to explore the aerodynamic and physiological challenges of stratospheric flight.
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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- Twin-engine high-altitude research prototype, 1939
- Pressurised cabin for stratospheric investigation
- Mid-wing monoplane with supercharged engines
Twin supercharged engines in elongated nacelles on a mid-wing airframe with a deep, smooth fuselage housing the pressurised crew compartment.
Specifications
- The Henschel Hs 128 has a length of 12 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Typical crew: 1–2.
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History
Only two prototypes were constructed, featuring a pressurised cockpit and supercharged powerplants intended for sustained operation at extreme altitudes. The programme fed data into later Luftwaffe high-altitude aircraft projects.
Variants
Two prototypes only; no production variants.
Where you'll see it
Purely experimental; no operational deployment.
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