During the 1930s, Henschel was asked to design and build a ground attack aircraft capable of providing support to ground troops. On this specific request, the robust Henschel Hs-123 biplane was born, which began to be distributed to the departments during 1935. The first operational use took place on the occasion of the Spanish Civil War in the flight departments of the Condor Legion. Thanks to its 880 hp BMW radial engine, the Henschel Hs-123 was able to reach a top speed of 340 km/h and could carry a good offensive load. During the Second World War, although it had shown robustness and reliability, the rapid technological and engine evolution relegated it to support and coaching roles. For example, it was used on the Eastern Front for disturbing actions and in night ground attack missions.
