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Henschel Hs 132 was a WW2 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 Charlottenberg B9 built by DVL proved the advantages of the prone position, and as result the Hs132 was developed. The design feature allowed a very small profile and increased pilots G-force tolerence. Intially intended as a diver bomber, a interceptor version (Hs132B) to attack enemy bombers eqipped with two MG 151 cannons was proposed as well. Russia overran the factory as the Hs132 V1 was nearing flight testing.
-Prototypes Produced: Hs132 V1, Hs132 V2
-Proposed Variants:
- Hs132A 1,102lb bomb(500kg), no guns
- Hs132B two MG 171 cannon (Mk 171 ?), bomb
- Hs132C
-Loaded Weight: 7,496lb (3400kg)
-Dimensions: Wingspan 23'7.5" (7.2m), Length 29'2.5' (8.9m), height 9'10" (3m)
-Predicted Perfomance:
- Top speed
- 435mph( 700kmh ); w/ bomb
- 485mph( 780kmh ); no bomb
- Range: w/bomb, altitude 6.12mi( 10km ), 696mi( 1120km )
