He 111 - p

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Originally Posted by 1.JaVA_Platypus

Didn't notice that. What was the diffrence between the P and H model again?

The He111-P incorporated the Daimler-Benz DB 601A-1 water cooled engine and a newly designed asymmetric nose section. This variant laid the foundations for the He111-H and was in service since late 1938 and continued service into 1940.

Owing to the uncertainty surrounding the delivery and availability of the DB 601 engines, Heinkel began tests with the 820 kW (1,100 hp) Junkers Jumo 211 powerplants. The somewhat larger size and greater weight of the Jumo 211 engines were unimportant considerations for a twin engine design, and the Jumo was used on almost all early-war bomber designs. When the Jumo was fitted to the P model it became the He 111 H. He111H-1 was in service since January/February 1939.

So, the He111 variants were not necessary in alphabetical order.


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