Striking by Night - Heinkel He 219 Uhu
Heinkel He 219 Uhu
The twin-engine Uhu (owl) was a purpose-built night-fighter. Its advanced design made it fast and manoeuvrable, and it was very heavily armed. Only about 250 were produced. Had more been available, they might have had a heavy impact on British bombing tactics.
Heinkel He 219A-7/R1 Uhu
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| Type | Night-fighter |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.5 metres |
| Length | 15.3 metres |
| Engines | Two Daimler-Benz DB 603G engines of 1,900 horsepower |
| Armament | Six 30-millimetre cannon; two 20-millimetre machine-guns |
| Crew | Two |