Built to destroy tanks, the Henschel Hs 129 was Germany’s answer to armored warfare in the skies. With its heavy firepower and rugged design, it was the closest thing WWII had to an A-10 Warthog ...

At first glance, you might think the Henschel Hs 129 was the perfect ground-attack airplane. Twin engines. A heavily-armored cockpit that protected the pilot from small-arms fire.

At first glance, you might think the Henschel Hs 129 was the perfect ground-attack airplane. Twin engines. A heavily armored cockpit that protected the pilot from small-arms fire. The aircraft ...