Henschel Hs 132

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Hs 132
Artist's impression of the Henschel Hs 132
Type	Dive bomber and Interceptor
Manufacturer	Henschel Flugzeugwerke AG
Maiden flight	None
Primary user	Luftwaffe
Produced	1945
Number built	2 prototypes

The Henschel Hs 132 was a World War II dive bomber and interceptor aircraft of the Luftwaffe that never saw service. The unique design featured jet power and the pilot in a prone position. The Berlin Charlottenburg B9 built by DVL proved the advantages of the prone position, and as result the Hs 132 was developed. The design feature allowed a very small profile and increased pilots' tolerance to high acceleration turns. Initially intended as a dive bomber, an interceptor version (Hs 132B) to attack enemy bombers equipped with two 20 mm MG 151 cannons was proposed as well. The Soviet Union overran the factory as the Hs 132 V1 was nearing flight testing.

Contents 1 Variants (Proposed) 2 Specifications (132A-1) 3 External links 4 Related content

[edit] Variants (Proposed)

• Hs 132A Dive Bomber - BMW 003A-1 turbojet engine, 1 x 500 kg (1,102 lb) bomb.
• Hs 132B Interceptor - Jumo 004 turbojet engine, 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, bomb.
• Hs 132C

[edit] Specifications (132A-1)

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 29 ft 2.5 in (8.9 m)
• Wingspan: 23 ft 7.5 in (7.2 m)
• Height: 9 ft 10 in (3 m)
• Loaded weight: 7,496 lb (3,400 kg)
• Powerplant: 1× BMW 003A-1 turbojet, 1,760 lb_f at 9,500 rpm (7.8 kN)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 485 mph - 435 mph w. bomb (780 km/h - 700 km/h w. bomb)
• Range: 696 mi w. bomb (1,120 km)
• Service ceiling: 32,800 ft w. bomb (10,000 m)

(Predicted performance figures)

Armament

• 1 x 500 kg (1,102 lb) bomb

[edit] External links

• Hs 132 @ Luft '46
• Prone pilots

[edit] Related content

 

Comparable aircraft

Heinkel He 162

Designation sequence

Hs 129 - Hs 130 - Bü 131 - Hs 132 - Bü 133 - Bü 134 - Ha 135

Related lists

List of military aircraft of Germany - List of World War II jet aircraft