Italeri 2701 - 1/48 HS 126 A-1 / B-1 WWII  [IT-2701S]

Period: Second World War

Country: Germany

Model Dim.: 22,6 cm

Hs 126 A-1/B-1

The Henschel Hs126 joined solution using the Luftwaffe at the end of 1937 with the purpose of performing reconnaissance tasks. It absolutely was powered by a 850hp Bramo 323 radial engine, and ended up being characterized by high-wings, a large three-bladed propeller and fixed streamlined landing gear. The crew contains a pilot, and an observer who had been seated in back. The aircraft ended up being armed with two 7.92 mm device weapons, certainly one of which was operated by the observer, also it had been loaded with two digital cameras for aerial reconnaissance. It participated, although in restricted numbers, on the list of planes associated with the Condor Legion in Spanish Civil War and remained in manufacturing, additionally in improved variations, until 1941 when, because restricted speed, it was no longer appropriate armed forces use. It proceeded, in any case, to work late into the war. as a reconnaissance and liaison aircraft.