Heinkel He 219 Uhu

At the end of the 1930s, the Luftwaffe command announced a need for a high-speed reconnaissance aircraft capable of performing bombing tasks. Heinkel introduced the P1055 concept designed by Rudolf Lusser. The plane was to have a range of 4,000 km and a maximum speed of 750 km/h. Soon the

Heinkel He 219 Uhu vol. II - The glossy monograph describes the famous Luftwaffe night fighter. This comprehensive book describes the history and combat record of all units once flying He 219 Uhu. Numerous archival photos reveal many details about color schemes and unit markings. 219 exquisite 3D graphics perfectly

The Heinkel He 219 was acknowledged by friend and foe alike as one of the most outstanding night fighters of World War II. In 1942, Heinkel received a contract to develop the twin-engined He 219. Not only was the He 219 very fast, with a maximum speed in excess of

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Number 3 in the Luftwaffe Profile Series describes the design and use of the Heinkel He 219 UHU.