[DISCLAIMER: The following text is taken from the U.S. War Department Technical Manual, TM-E 30-451: Handbook on German Military Forces published in March 1945. — Figures and illustrations are not reproduced, see source details. — As with all wartime intelligence information, data may be incomplete or inaccurate. No attempt has been made to update or correct the text. — Any views or opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the website.] CHAPTER X. GERMAN AIR FORCE Section V. EQUIPMENT 5. Tabulated Data RECONNAISSANCE AND ARMY COOPERATION Aircraft Manufacturer and Model  Type  Normal Crew Engines, Model and Rated HP Wing Span Max. Speed MPH Radius of Action (40% Normal Range) (Miles) Typical Armament Bomb or Freight Load (Pounds) Normal Weight (Pounds) Service Ceiling (Feet) (1) Henschel HS 126 HWM 2 1xBramo "Fafnir" 323, 9 cyl. air-cooled radial—1,000 HP 47' 7" 230 at 15,000 ft. 210 Forward fuselage 1 or 2x7.9-mm. Cockpit 1x7.9-mm. Dorsal 2x7.9-mm. 220 7,250 27,000 (2) Fieseler FI 156 HWM 2 or 3 1xArgus As 10C/3, 8 cyl. air-cooled, inverted "V"—240 HP 46' 8" 110 at S.L. 95 Dorsal 1x7.9-mm. 220 2,250 15,000

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