{"product_id":"icm-aircraft-132-hs-123a-1-late-wwii-german-attack-aircraft","title":"ICM AIRCRAFT 1:32 Hs 123A-1 (Late), WWII German Attack Aircraft","description":"These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eIn 1933, at the initiative of the German Reich Ministry of Aviation, development began on a specialized dive bomber. In the spring of 1935, the prototype developed by Henschel Flugzeug-Werke A.G. made its first flight. This prototype was designated Hs-123 V1. The aircraft received positive evaluations, and in September 1936, serial production of the Hs 123A-1 modification commenced. The new attack aircraft was equipped with a BMW 132 engine, delivering 880 horsepower at takeoff. As its built-in armament, it carried two synchronized machine guns mounted behind the instrument panel, firing through special ducts in the engine cowling. The lower wing, fitted with flaps, had four hardpoints for 50-kg bombs, and a single 250-kg bomb could be mounted under the fuselage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hs 123s were deployed with units assigned to direct infantry support, and they were also widely used in training units. At the start of World War II, these aircraft were used during the invasion of Poland, and shortly after in France and the Balkans, where they demonstrated high survivability against anti-aircraft fire, even withstanding direct hits. Later, the Hs 123 saw action in Luftwaffe units during operations against the Soviet Union. Despite its outdated design, the aircraft remained in service with the German Air Force until as late as 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eFirst ICM model of the Hs 123 dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft\u003cbr\u003eAccurate geometry and proportions based on the real aircraft\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed cockpit and fuselage equipment\u003cbr\u003eOption to assemble landing gear in different configurations\u003cbr\u003eDecal sheet includes four marking options\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarkings Available\u003cbr\u003eHs 123A-1, II.(Sch)\/LG 2, 2nd (assault) Group of the 2nd Training Squadron, France, Spring 1940\u003cbr\u003eHs 123A-1, Flugzeugführerschule A\/B 71, Pilot School A\/B 71, Prossnitz, Summer 1941\u003cbr\u003eHs 123A-1, Erg.St.(Sch.)\/LG 2, Auxiliary (Assault) Squadron of the 2nd Training Squadron, Eastern Front, Winter 1942\u003cbr\u003eHs 123A-1, II.\/SG 2, 2nd Group, 2nd Assault Squadron, Eastern Front, Spring 1944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Information\u003cbr\u003eScale: 1:32\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 201\u003cbr\u003eLength: 272 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 330 mm\u003cbr\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003cbr\u003eBox size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57891057369469,"sku":"ICM32015","price":47.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6604\/3780\/files\/gxmslqkj134.jpg?v=1772549643","url":"https:\/\/fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk\/products\/icm-aircraft-132-hs-123a-1-late-wwii-german-attack-aircraft","provider":"Fields of Glory Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}