In 1933, at the initiative of the German Reich Ministry of Aviation, development began on a specialised dive bomber. In the spring of 1935, the prototype developed by Henschel Flugzeug-Werke A.G. made its first flight. This prototype was designated Hs-123 V1. The aircraft received positive evaluations, and in September 1936, serial production of the Hs 123A-1 modification commenced. The new attack aircraft was equipped with a BMW 132 engine, delivering 880 horsepower at takeoff.

As its built in armament, it carried two synchronised machine guns mounted behind the instrument panel, firing through special ducts in the engine cowling. The lower wing, fitted with flaps, had four hardpoints for 50 kg bombs, and a single 250 kg bomb could be mounted under the fuselage. The Hs 123s were deployed with units assigned to direct infantry support, and they were also widely used in training units.

At the start of World War II, these aircraft were used during the invasion of Poland, and shortly after in France and the Balkans, where they demonstrated high survivability against anti aircraft fire, even withstanding direct hits. Later, the Hs 123 saw action in Luftwaffe units during operations against the Soviet Union. Despite its outdated design, the aircraft remained in service with the German Air Force until as late as 1944.

Includes 4 authentic marking options: France 1940, Prossnitz 1941, Eastern Front 1942 and 1944

Finely detailed cockpit and internal weaponry

Realistic wing layout with accurate bomb mounting points

Model dimensions: 330 x 272 mm

Number of parts - 201

Scheme for painting model

Assembly required

Includes detailed assembly instructions

Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic

Image shows painted and assembled kit

Paint and glue not included