Hs 123A-1 Legion Condor Attack Aircraft

The ICM Hs 123A-1 Legion Condor Attack Aircraft (HC-ICM32016) is a 1:32 scale plastic model kit depicting the Henschel Hs 123A as operated by the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War. Between autumn 1936 and spring 1937, five Hs 123A aircraft were dispatched to Spain for combat trials with the experimental unit VJ/88. Although officially classed as fighters, they were used primarily for ground-attack, with their first action during the battles for Málaga.

In close air support roles the Hs 123 proved robust and versatile, operating from short, unprepared airstrips and combining speed with excellent manoeuvrability. When damaged, aircraft could often evade interception by diving steeply. Of the five airframes deployed, three were lost in action; the remaining two were later transferred to the Nationalist air force. Spain subsequently ordered twelve additional Hs 123s, which remained in service until 1949.

Key Features

• Model represents the Hs 123A attack aircraft during its deployment in the Spanish Civil War
• Accurately depicts the appearance of Hs 123A aircraft used by the Legion Condor
• Features original placement of the Venturi tube on the fuselage and absence of the mast on the upper wing (external characteristics of Legion Condor Hs 123A)
• Decals with markings for three different aircraft

Markings Available

• Hs 123A 24●3, VJ/88, Legion Condor, Spain, 1937
• Hs 123A 24●4, VJ/88, Legion Condor, Spain, 1937
• Hs 123A 24●5, VJ/88, Legion Condor, Spain, 1937

Model Information

• Scale: 1:32
• Number of Parts: 197
• Length: 272 mm
• Width: 330 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm