The Henschel Hs126 entered service with the Luftwaffe at the end of 1937
with the purpose of carrying out reconnaissance tasks. It was powered
by a 850hp Bramo 323 radial engine, and was characterized by high-wings,
a large three-bladed propeller and fixed streamlined landing gear. The
crew consisted of a pilot, and an observer who was seated in the rear.
The aircraft was armed with two 7.92 mm machine guns, one of which was
operated by the observer, and it was equipped with two cameras for
aerial reconnaissance. It participated, although in limited numbers,
among the planes of the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War and
remained in production, also in improved versions, until 1941 when, due
to its limited speed, it was no longer suitable for military use. It
continued, in any case, to operate late into the war. as a
reconnaissance and liaison aircraft.