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Hs 130

Henschel · High altitude research/reconnaissance aircraft · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Hs 130 — High altitude research/reconnaissance aircraft
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The Henschel Hs 130 was a German high-altitude reconnaissance and bomber aircraft developed in World War II. It suffered from various mechanical faults and was never used operationally, only existing as prototype airframes.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Henschel
Operator
Luftwaffe
Primary Role
High altitude research/reconnaissance aircraft
Status
Development
Service Entry
1939
Engine
2× inverted V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine
Length (ft)
72
Wingspan (ft)
108
Empty Weight (lb)
26896
MTOW (lb)
39983
Service Ceiling (ft)
49541
Range (mi)
1861
Max Speed (mph)
379
Armament
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