Author Topic: Anyone else think this would be an interesting addition? (Read 820 times)

Kratzer · « **on:** November 20, 2001, 11:48:00 PM »

Henschel Hs 129 B2/Wa - The first dedicated anti-armor aircraft.

Hard as hell to fly, but I'd vote for the version with a 75mm Pak 40 slung under the nose (see picture). I'd even vote for it as an attack perk, though its vulnerability would probably result in its death a lot of the time, if its handling characteristics did not. They hung all sorts of crazy toejam off of it... and it looks mean!

http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/hs129.html

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Jochen · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2001, 01:33:00 AM »

That plane is actually lot smaller than you would think! It is roughly a long as Bf 109 but the wingspan is larger. The illusion is created by those radial engines which everybody automatically think are huge but in fact they are very small.

Raubvogel · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2001, 02:19:00 AM »

That thing would be just above a goon in the MA food chain. Might be interesting for scenarios.

straffo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2001, 06:42:00 AM »

what engine did the HE129 got ?
I've heard of Gnome-Rhone can someone confirm/infirm ?.

kreighund · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2001, 06:53:00 AM »

The HS-129B-2 had a Gnome-Rhone 14M 4/5 14-cylinder aircooled radial rated at 700HP for takeoff and 660HP at 13200ft.

This would be good cannon fodder for a La-5 or Yak-9...

I prefer the warthog.....

Wmaker · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2001, 06:53:00 AM »

Yep straffo it used captured Gnome-Rhones.

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brady · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2001, 07:07:00 AM »

Ya I say add it :)Much better choice than a JU 87 IMO, would be a great ground pounder and it was heavaly aromred.

gatt · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2001, 07:23:00 AM »

If you can get one, buy Martin Pegg's book:

It is *very* interesting: great combat stories, profiles, data and pics. Looks like it was a good tank hunter in RL but here in the Main ... where an M3 can de-wing you with a short burst ... hmmm

Kratzer · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2001, 09:51:00 AM »

Yeah, I think its vulnerability and size would be part of what would make it fun. You would need to get cover from teammates, but if they did their job well, you could wipe the floor with the GVs.

Kratzer · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2001, 09:53:00 AM »

dbl post... i'm not a smart man, jenny.

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Dowding · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2001, 11:10:00 AM »

It would be excellent for a Kursk scenario...

... as well as the Stuka, T-34 and Tu-2.

Hint, hint.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #11 on:** November 21, 2001, 12:03:00 PM »

Nah not a chance, that thing will be eaten alive by single AH roof mount GV "50cals'.....

brady · « **Reply #12 on:** November 21, 2001, 12:03:00 PM »

I was at local specility book store about 6 months ago and held that book in my hand, I almost bought it but i already had 4 books in my to go home with me pile and decided to keep my lunch money for the weak and put it back

Big mistake

it is an awsome book!

38isPorked · « **Reply #13 on:** November 21, 2001, 01:03:00 PM »

Yummy. Something to HO the hurris with