Henschel Hs 129 - Military Aircraft in Detail - Variants Weapons Equipment
The Hs 129 was the Luftwaffe's first purpose-designed ground-attack aircraft - born out of experience in the Spanish Civil War where obsolescent types were found wanting in the ground-attack role. In a battlefront where air superiority had been gained, there was a need for a small, nimble, twin-engine, heavily armed and armoured aircraft in the close-support role.
First seeing the light of day as the underpowered Anton (A series), the specification was redrawn into a much improved aircraft. But the need for the aircraft in its assigned role was paramount, so aspects of the improved design were incorporated into the Anton airframe. Thus was born the Berta (B series), a type that was to see much service in North Africa and the Eastern Front. Passing through a series of sub-types, the Berta incorporated various armament configurations including a belly mounted 30 mm cannon and culminating in the B-3 variant packing a 75 mm BK 7,5 cannon. Much loved by most of its pilots, the Hs 129 went on to acquire a formidable reputation in its close support role - recognised as such even by the Russian!
In this volume of Military Aircraft in Detail the Anton and Berta is covered in unprecedented detail, included are:
- Design and Development
- Airframe and Equipment
- Armament Configurations
- Detailed Drawings
- Engines
- Advanced Weapons
The Military Aircraft in Detail series forms a comprehensive library of facts covering detailed aspects of both classic military and civilian aircraft.
Softcover, Format DIN A4, 96 Seiten, ca. 150 Fotos| Author: | Dénes Bernád |
| Language: | English |
