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The '''Hs.129 B-3''' is a Rank III German attacker with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/SB) and 3.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.37. | The '''Hs.129 B-3''' is a Rank III German attacker with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/SB) and 3.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.37. | ||
| − | The Hs 129 is a pure ground attack aircraft, designed mostly to take out tanks and armored vehicles. The anti-tank gun [[ | + | The Hs 129 is a pure ground attack aircraft, designed mostly to take out tanks and armored vehicles. The anti-tank gun [[KwK 40 (75 mm)|PaK 40]] is capable of knocking out medium tanks, while the 7.62 mm LMGs can destroy armored cars and mobile AAAs. The plane is both slow and sluggish, meaning that it practically has to go after ground targets, but the armament and armor somewhat compensate for that and enable the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except pillboxes and heavy tanks. |
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| + | The plane is very heavy, which makes it nearly impossible to take out fighters, even most medium bombers are more maneuverable, however the plane is heavily armored, so it can last a while even under heavy fire, even to such a degree that some planes run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel. | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
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====Tactics==== | ====Tactics==== | ||
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| − | The Hs 129 B-3 is capable of | + | The Hs 129 B-3 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts as well as light pillboxes can be destroyed in one hit, provided armor piercing ammunition is used. Thanks to the 13 shells available, this can make a single Hs 129 B-3 a game-changing aircraft. |
The Hs 129, however, does have major drawbacks. Its engines are weak which results in poor top speed, acceleration and climb rate. This, combined with the armor of nearly one ton weight, makes it perform poorly in air combat and very vulnerable to attacks of enemy fighters. This, however, goes so far that sometimes enemy pilots underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot it after a tight turn, which gives the Hs 129 pilot a moderate chance of defending himself. | The Hs 129, however, does have major drawbacks. Its engines are weak which results in poor top speed, acceleration and climb rate. This, combined with the armor of nearly one ton weight, makes it perform poorly in air combat and very vulnerable to attacks of enemy fighters. This, however, goes so far that sometimes enemy pilots underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot it after a tight turn, which gives the Hs 129 pilot a moderate chance of defending himself. | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * The combination of the 7.92 mm machine guns and the 75 mm anti-tank gun can make short work of armored columns | + | * The combination of the 7.92 mm machine guns and the 75 mm anti-tank gun can make short work of armored columns |
| − | * A well timed shot from the 75 mm gun when firing High Explosive can tear an aircraft apart | + | * A well timed shot from the 75 mm gun when firing High Explosive can tear an aircraft apart |
| − | * Extremely effective in tank RB | + | * Extremely effective in tank RB with air superiority. The 75 mm can take out even the most heavily armoured allied tanks |
| − | * The 7.62 mm machine guns | + | * The 7.62 mm machine guns allows for engaging unarmoured targets without wasting 75 mm ammunition |
| − | * Can take a fair amount of punishment | + | * Can take a fair amount of punishment |
| − | * Quite a stable gun platform | + | * Quite a stable gun platform |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Extremely slow from under-powered engines | + | * Extremely slow from under-powered engines |
| − | * Very poor climb rate | + | * Very poor climb rate |
| − | * Not particularly maneuverable | + | * Not particularly maneuverable |
| − | * Poor energy retention | + | * Poor energy retention |
| − | * Damage to engines can | + | * Damage to engines can lose enough power to the extent that the plane simply falls out of the sky |
| − | * No defensive armament | + | * No defensive armament translates to a "sitting duck" in some combat situations, especially without friendly fighters in the air |
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== Read also == | == Read also == | ||
| − | + | * [https://warthunder.com/en/news/2689--en [Ugly Ducklings<nowiki>]</nowiki> - Hs 129] | |
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' | * ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' | ||
Revision as of 16:40, 8 January 2019
Contents
Description
The Hs.129 B-3 is a Rank III German attacker with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/SB) and 3.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.37.
The Hs 129 is a pure ground attack aircraft, designed mostly to take out tanks and armored vehicles. The anti-tank gun PaK 40 is capable of knocking out medium tanks, while the 7.62 mm LMGs can destroy armored cars and mobile AAAs. The plane is both slow and sluggish, meaning that it practically has to go after ground targets, but the armament and armor somewhat compensate for that and enable the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except pillboxes and heavy tanks.
The plane is very heavy, which makes it nearly impossible to take out fighters, even most medium bombers are more maneuverable, however the plane is heavily armored, so it can last a while even under heavy fire, even to such a degree that some planes run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel.
General info
Flight Performance
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 3,550 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 418 | 405 | 7,500 | 30.2 | 31.4 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 331 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 3,550 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ? | ? | 7,500 | ??.? | ??.? | ?.? | ?.? | ? |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 700 | 450 | ??? | ~13 | ~13 |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 310 | < 320 | < 300 | > 230 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 3,??? m | 1,300 hp | 1,530 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 5 mm Steel - Oil cooler covers
- 5 mm Steel - Lower engine cowl protection
- 2 mm Steel - Cockpit side plates
- 12 mm Steel - Cockpit back plate, floor, and front plates
- 75 mm Bulletproof glass
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Hs 129 B-3 is armed with:
- 1 x 75 mm BK 7,5 cannon (13 rpg = 13 total)
- 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
The two machine guns are arranged on each side of the fuselage. The 75 mm cannon is mounted to the underside of the fuselage.
Usage in the battles
Tactics
The Hs 129 B-3 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts as well as light pillboxes can be destroyed in one hit, provided armor piercing ammunition is used. Thanks to the 13 shells available, this can make a single Hs 129 B-3 a game-changing aircraft.
The Hs 129, however, does have major drawbacks. Its engines are weak which results in poor top speed, acceleration and climb rate. This, combined with the armor of nearly one ton weight, makes it perform poorly in air combat and very vulnerable to attacks of enemy fighters. This, however, goes so far that sometimes enemy pilots underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot it after a tight turn, which gives the Hs 129 pilot a moderate chance of defending himself.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Separate | Not ontrollable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair, Raidiator | Offensive 7 mm | |
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 7 mm MGs |
| III | Wing Repair, Engine | Offensive 75 mm | |
| IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 75 mm Cannons |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- The combination of the 7.92 mm machine guns and the 75 mm anti-tank gun can make short work of armored columns
- A well timed shot from the 75 mm gun when firing High Explosive can tear an aircraft apart
- Extremely effective in tank RB with air superiority. The 75 mm can take out even the most heavily armoured allied tanks
- The 7.62 mm machine guns allows for engaging unarmoured targets without wasting 75 mm ammunition
- Can take a fair amount of punishment
- Quite a stable gun platform
Cons:
- Extremely slow from under-powered engines
- Very poor climb rate
- Not particularly maneuverable
- Poor energy retention
- Damage to engines can lose enough power to the extent that the plane simply falls out of the sky
- No defensive armament translates to a "sitting duck" in some combat situations, especially without friendly fighters in the air
History
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Media
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Read also
Sources
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- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.
| Germany strike aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Messerschmitt | |
| Bf 110 | Bf 110 C-6 · Bf 110 C-7 · Bf 110 F-2 · Bf 110 G-2 · Bf 110 G-4 |
| Me 410 | Me 410 A-1 · Me 410 A-1/U4 · Me 410 B-1 · Me 410 B-2/U4 · Me 410 B-6/R3 |
| Dornier | |
| Do 335 | Do 335 A-0 · Do 335 A-1 · Do 335 B-2 |
| Focke-Wulf | |
| Fw 190 | Fw 190 F-8 |
| Heinkel | |
| He 219 | He 219 A-7 |
| Henschel | |
| Hs 129 | Hs 129 B-2 · Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) · Hs 129 B-3 |
| Junkers | |
| Ju 87 | Ju 87 G-1 · Ju 87 G-2 |
| Foreign: | |
| USSR | ▀IL-2 (1942) |
