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Description
The competitor to the fabled Bf 109 fighter.

Ordered in mid-1938 as the country sought to modernize it's air fleet, the He-112 was utilized as the VVKJ's primary fighter type, alongside with Rogozarski's IK-3 and imported designs such as the Hawker Hurricane. With the invasion of the country (which was today 78 yrs ago), it was one of the most modern fighters in service, but the recent coup d'etat a week prior rendered it virtually helpless against the German onslaught. However, it was able to score some kills before being forced down for the duration of the campaign due to lack of ammunition and fuel. With the surrender, it was ordered for the fighters to be torched rather than fall into German/Hungarian hands.

Overall, thirty-three were imported over before deliveries ended in March 1939.

Description
The competitor to the fabled Bf 109 fighter.

Ordered in mid-1938 as the country sought to modernize it's air fleet, the He-112 was utilized as the VVKJ's primary fighter type, alongside with Rogozarski's IK-3 and imported designs such as the Hawker Hurricane. With the invasion of the country (which was today 78 yrs ago), it was one of the most modern fighters in service, but the recent coup d'etat a week prior rendered it virtually helpless against the German onslaught. However, it was able to score some kills before being forced down for the duration of the campaign due to lack of ammunition and fuel. With the surrender, it was ordered for the fighters to be torched rather than fall into German/Hungarian hands.

Overall, thirty-three were imported over before deliveries ended in March 1939.