Henschel HS126

Reconnaissance Aircraft
The Henschel Hs 126 was a German two-seat reconnaissance and observation aircraft of World War II that was derived from the Henschel Hs 122. The pilot was seated in a protected cockpit under the parasol wing and the gunner in an open rear cockpit. Wikipedia
Top speed: 718 km/h
Wingspan: 14 m
Length: 11 m
Introduced: 1937
Retired: 1945
Manufacturer: Henschel, AGO

Performance

• Maximum speed: 356 km/h at 3,000 m (221 mph at 9,850 ft)
• Range: 998 km (620 mi)
• Service ceiling: 8,530 m (28,000 ft)
• Rate of climb: 550 m/min (1,800 ft/min)

Armament

• 1 × forward-firing 7.92 mm (.312 in) MG 17 machine gun
• 1 × flexible 7.92 mm (.312 in) MG 15 machine gun in the observer/gunner
• Up to 150 kg (330 lb) of bombs