{"product_id":"icm-1-32-hs-123a-1-late-wwii-german-attack-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/32 Hs 123A-1 (Late) WWII German Attack Aircraft Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription In 1933, at the initiative of the German Reich Ministry of Aviation, development began on a specialized dive bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn the spring of 1935, the prototype developed by Henschel Flugzeug-Werke A.G. made its first flight.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis prototype was designated Hs-123 V1.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe aircraft received positive evaluations, and in September 1936, serial production of the Hs 123A-1 modification commenced.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe new attack aircraft was equipped with a BMW 132 engine, delivering 880 horsepower at takeoff.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs its built-in armament, it carried two synchronized machine guns mounted behind the instrument panel, firing through special ducts in the engine cowling.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe lower wing, fitted with flaps, had four hardpoints for 50-kg bombs, and a single 250-kg bomb could be mounted under the fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Hs 123s were deployed with units assigned to direct infantry support, and they were also widely used in training units.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLater, the Hs 123 saw action in Luftwaffe units during operations against the Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDespite its outdated design, the aircraft remained in service with the German Air Force until as late as 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMarking options: - Hs 123A-1, II.(Sch)\/LG 2, 2nd (assault) Group of the 2nd Training Squadron, France, Spring 1940 - Hs 123A-1, Flugzeugführerschule A\/B 71, Pilot School A\/B 71, Prossnitz, Summer 1941 Hs 123A-1, Erg.St.(Sch.)\/LG 2, Auxiliary (Assault) Squadron of the 2nd Training Squadron, Eastern Front, Winter 1942 - Hs 123A-1, II.\/SG 2, 2nd Group, 2nd Assault Squadron, Eastern Front, Spring 1944 This is an unassembled plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAssembly and painting required.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePaint and glue is not included and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eView All Close\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:32\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM32015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/32 Hs 123A-1 (Late) WWII German Attack Aircraft # 32015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489199370461,"sku":"ICM32015","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM32015.jpg?v=1788364092","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-32-hs-123a-1-late-wwii-german-attack-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}