Henschel Hs 132
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The Hs 132 never flew in combat, because the war ended
before that could happen, but the Russians captured the prototype
in May of 1944. It was designed as a high speed replacement for
the cumbersome Ju 87 Stukas. By having the pilotlay in a prone
position it was considered that he could withstand the higher
G forces of a faster dive. This smaller fuselage and higher speed
would make it a tough target to intercept or defend against.
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