Henschel hs 129 book

The henschel hs 129 was a twinengined monoplane, with thick low mounted wings. Apr 27, 2019 henschel hs 129 was a german singleengine, twinengine, specialized attack aircraft of the second world war. This book describes the design, development and operations of the type, including the many problems with powerplants which dogged the design throughout its career. All the information i have found on the bk 3,7 on the hs 129 all state 12 rounds. Some other information i have found about the hs 129 is that they mounted another 30mm to this plane. Hs 293c production version designated hs 293a2 had the detachable warhead of the hs 294. Martin pegg presents much new material on the planes development, operations and units. Photos of the type in service and specially commissioned line drawings and color artworks illustrate all of the he 129s variants, including those that never left the drawing board. The heavilyarmored tankbuster saw extensive combat from 1942 to 1945 in russia and north africa. The hs 129 was supposed to be the a10 of world war ii war. Hs 293d was televisionguided, with a large yagi antenna transmitting back to the launch aircraft. New publisher chandos publications led by the book s team of richard carrick, robert forsyth, eddie creek and mark nelsonare, are just about to release their new book henschel hs 129 panzerjager to the general public.

The aircraft saw combat in tunisia and on the eastern front. The hs 129 was supposed to be the luftwaffes ultimate aerial tankkiller, dealing death from above to soviet t34s on the russian front. Excellent book on the hs 129 from mbi publishing of the czech republic. Henschel hs 129 panzerjager by martin pegg hardcover.

It may be noted that this is author bernads second book on the hs 129, the first being a book in midlands military aircraft in detail series in 2006. In other words, it would be easy to see it as a world war iiforerunner of todays formidable a10 warthog. The book includes chapters on the first world war and presecond world war. Hs 129 the german shturmovik henschel hs 129 was a german singleengine, twinengine, specialized attack aircraft of the second world war. This is the first of our hs 129 variant releases, please see for yourself the recreation of this aircraft. Media in category henschel hs 129 the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. On the hs 129b the only version to enter service they had a straight leading edge and tapering trailing edge. Henschel hs 129 spotlight on wolowski, krzysztof, wolowski, krzysztof on. Tank busting aircraft at kursk the dupuy institute forum. Henschel hs 129 panzerjager hs 129 chandos publications. This book is a fully updated and revised edition of martin peggs 1997 study of the luftwaffes groundattack aircraft, the henschel hs 129. It gives me great pleasure to be able to announce my first release as a publisher, namely martin peggs henschel hs 129 panzerjager. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

To keep updated on the release of henschel hs 129 panzerjager and other. This book is the latest in a new reference series for aircraft modellers called spotlight on and presents detailed illustrations of the german luftwaffes wwii lightweight ground attack aircraft which saw frontline combat in north africa and on the eastern front. The mushroom orange series combines both developmental and operational histories of the hs 129, from the hs 129 a0 to the hs 129 b 3, the last of the hs 129. Early versions of the aircraft had a poor reputation, but most of its problems were fixed in the hs 129b, the only version of the aircraft to enter service. Based on years of further research, the author has uncovered new information and photographic material relating to the development and operational use of the hs 129 in german and rumanian service. In peggs book he notes the following actions regarding the initial days of action by 4. In combat service the hs 129 lacked a sufficient chance to prove itself.

Henschel hs 129 by denes bernad 2010, paperback for sale. German and foreign users camouflages are also shown. The henschel 129 existed solely to make things burn, blow up and bleed. Different armaments of the hs 129 spoiler spoiler crosssection of hs 129 showing mk 101, mk 103, and 4 mg 17 set ups in order of showing downward. The henschel hs129 was a dedicated closesupport and an. Henschel hs 129 by krzysztof wolowski, 9788365958273, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Henschel hs 129 project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The henschel hs 123 was a singleseat biplane dive bomber and closesupport attack aircraft flown by the german luftwaffe during the spanish civil war and the early to midpoint of world war ii. Mar 19, 2016 the 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. Pdf henschel hs 129 download full pdf book download. Presents forty color profiles of the famous henschel hs 129, a german wwii groundattack aircraft. A key requirement of the original specification was that the aircraft be powered by engines that were not in demand for other designs.

Henschel hs 129 orange series by krzysztof wolowski may 1, 2010. The aircraft saw combat in tunisia and on the eastern front a key requirement of the original specification was that the aircraft be powered by engines that were not in demand for other designs. Henschel hs 123, henschel hs 129, henschel hs, henschel hs 2, henschel hs 121, henschel hs 126, henschel hs 122, henschel. Full details of its front line use in russia and north africa and a comprehensive loss list etc. Henschel hs 129 panzerjager martin pegg the ultimate ref. On july 5 and 6 no significant missions of importance occurred. Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publishers book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Buy henschel hs 129 orange series book online at best prices in india on. The prototype aircraft frame was that of a hs 122a fitted with a junkers engine. Henschel hs 129 spotlight on hardcover may 23, 2019 by krzysztof wolowski author, illustrator. The air groups were also strengthened by the recent arrival of the henschel hs 129, with its 30 mm mk 103 cannon, and the fsubtype ground attack jabo version of the fockewulf fw 190. The henschel hs 129 was a world war ii groundattack aircraft fielded by the german luftwaffe. This book covers the hs 129 s development and operational career and.

The henschel hs129 was a dedicated closesupport and antitank aircraft, the only aircraft specifically designed for this role to see service with the luftwaffe in ww2. This book covers the hs 129 s development and operational career and also provides numerous photos and illustrations detailing its camouflage schemes. Militaire vliegtuigen straaljagers tanks duitsland militaire geschiedenis militaire voertuigen wereldoorlog militaire wapens. It proved to be robust, durable and effective especially in severe conditions. For this title, based on several years of further research, the author has uncovered much new information and photographic material on the development and operational use of the hs 129 in german and rumanian service. Used mainly on the eastern front from 1942 to 1945. This book covers the hs 129s development and operational career and also provides numerous photos and illustrations detailing its camouflage schemes. It continued to see frontline service until 1944, only to be withdrawn due to a lack of serviceable airframes and spare. The henschel hs 129 b and its ingame problems bombers. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. Nov 10, 2019 2 zm henschel hs129 b2 sign in to follow this. May 01, 2010 it may be noted that this is author bernads second book on the hs 129, the first being a book in midlands military aircraft in detail series in 2006. The cockpit was built as an armoured trough, with a single curved class windscreen and clear perspex sides and roof. The hs 126 was well received for its good short takeoff and low.

Photos of the type in service and specially commissioned line drawings and color artworks illustrate all of the he 129 s variants, including those that never left the drawing board. Henschel hs 129 tank buster with 30 mm venral cannon. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. Prototypes with lowpower german argus as 410 engines of 465 ps failed acceptance test, a more powerful replacement was found with the french gnomerhone 14m engine of 700 ps. A beautiful picture book, but no meat on its lovely bones. Pin van wish you where here op aircraft youre fighting. Squadron signal books are the finest sources of information on military equipment, the hs129 tankbuster was the wwii a10. There is a fair amount of overlap between the two books. Colour plates, excellent drawings and loads of photos. With this kit it is possible to reproduce the converted 2 henschel hs 129b2riii aircraft. This is a fully updated and revised edition of martin peggs groundbreaking 1997 study of the luftwaffes groundattack aircraft, the henschel hs 129. Henschel hs 129 panzerjager by martin pegg hardcover, 2019 for.

Denes bernads henschel hs 129 book helps address this shortage of information, and will be welcomed by modellers and luftwaffe enthusiasts alike. Henschel hs 129 by stachura paperback for sale online ebay. The henschel hs 126 was a german twoseat reconnaissance and observation aircraft of world war ii that was derived from the henschel hs 122. When german planners decided that they needed an aircraft dedicated to a groundattack role to disrupt and destroy troops on the ground in world war ii, the twinengined henschel hs 129 nicknamed panzerknacker, meaning tank cracker was the result of their development efforts. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The pilot was seated in a protected cockpit under the parasol wing and the gunner in an open rear cockpit. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. This book is a revised and updated version of the book that martin first released on the classic publications imprint just over 20 years ago. The henschel hs 129 was undoubtedly an important and successful aircraft, and a true pioneer in the field of aerial tank hunting. It suffered from various mechanical faults and was never used operationally, only existing as prototype airframes. Visit us in washington, dc and chantilly, va to explore hundreds of the worlds most significant objects in aviation and space history. The henschel hs 129 was recognised as the scourge of soviet armour on the eastern front. Many of these images are previously unpublished, making this book an essential addition to the limited range of publications available on this important aircraft type. Fully revised and updated history of the hs 129 panzerjager.

May 23, 2019 henschel hs 129 spotlight on wolowski, krzysztof, wolowski, krzysztof on. Its nickname, the panzerknacker tank cracker, is a deliberate punin. I am not familiar with carells book or the other sources regarding the july 8 activity in the hs 129 of many soviet tanks. In the months preceding the battle, luftflotte 6 supporting army group center noted a marked increase in the strength of the opposing vvs formations. Search for henschel hs 129 and quickly find all products, articles, walkarounds and books related to this topic. The henschel hs 129 was a dedicated ground attack aircraft, and a capable tank killer, but was never available in large enough numbers to have any significant impact.

This book is designed to fit the bill, although naturally it will also appeal to anyone with an interest in the luftwaffe in wwii. Amazon price new from used from hardcover, may 9 2019. Henschel hs 129 book by denes bernad 3 available editions. The hs 129b2riii is equipped with the bordkanone 3,7 automatic cannon as its signature feature. Find hs 129 panzerjaeger hb 0952686716 by pegg, martin. Henschel hs 129 panzerjager by martin pegg hardcover, 2019. The service life of the squat, slabsided hs 129 is the subject of this 2001 squadronsignal book by denes bernad. Henschel hs 129 presents forty color profiles of the famous henschel hs 129, a german wwii groundattack aircraft. Henschel hs 129 panzerjager book by martin pegg panzerwrecks.