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Henschel Hs 132

Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Henschel Hs 132 — Fixed Wing
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The Henschel Hs 132 was a jet-powered dive bomber and interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Henschel Flugzeugwerke AG. It was developed during the latter portion of the Second World War with the intention of being adopted by the Luftwaffe, but this did not come to fruition.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Engine
1× turbojet engine
Thrust / Power
1,760 lbf
Length (ft)
29
Wingspan (ft)
24
MTOW (lb)
7496
Service Ceiling (ft)
33629
Range (mi)
423
Max Speed (mph)
485
Armament
Hs 132A; 1x SD 500 bomb semi-resessed under the fuselage; Hs132B; 2x nose mounted MG 151 cannon; 1x bomb semi-recessed under the fuselage; 6/8x Panzerblitz III anti-tank rockets under wings; Hs 132C; 2x nose mounted MG 151 cannon; 2x nose mounted MK 103 cannon; or; 2x nose mounted MG 151 cannon; 1x SC 1000 bomb semi-resessed under the fuselage; or; 2x nose mounted MG 151 cannon; 1x PC 1000 RS Pol…