Heinkel He 111 H-2

He 111 H-2

Totals

1300 Price

800 Survivability

10696 kgWeight

128 Damage

Speed

1014.6 Airspeed

320 km/hTop Speed at Sea Level

400 km/hTop Speed at Best Altitude

2000 mOptimum Altitude

550 km/hMaximum Dive Speed

32 m/sRate of Climb

140 km/hStall Speed

294 km/hOptimum Airspeed

Mobility

47.2 Controllability

23.4 sAverage Time to Turn 360 deg

30 °/sRate of Roll

583.1 Maneuverability

He 111 H-2

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A modification of one of the most well-known German World War II bombers. The He 111 H-2 entered mass production in September 1939. This aircraft differed from the early Не 111 in the engines and enhanced defensive armament. Over 500 aircraft of the H-2 series were produced.

Tech Tree

Engine

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Engine

Specifications:
Engine Power, hp	1100
Type	water-cooled
Weight, kg	1200

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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EngineJumo 211A-3

Specifications:
Engine Power, hp	1100
Type	water-cooled
Weight, kg	1200

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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2xJumo 211A-3

Airframe

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Airframe

Specifications:
Survivability	800
Weight, kg	9400

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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AirframeHe 111 H-2

Specifications:
Survivability	800
Weight, kg	9400

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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He 111 H-2

Outboard weapon

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Bombs50 kg SC 50

Specifications:
Damage Radius, m	50
Damage	1200
Weight, kg	50

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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32x50 kg SC 50

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Bombs

Specifications:
Damage Radius, m	50
Damage	1200
Weight, kg	50

Price:
Purchase price	0

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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Turret

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	1
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	1
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	1
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	2
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	1
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	2
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	1
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Turret7.92 mm MG-15

Specifications:
Caliber	13.2
Machine gun	1
Damage	32
Rate of Fire, rounds/min	30
Weight, kg	5

Applicability:Heinkel He 111 H-2

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7.92 mm MG-15

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Modules

Engine

Tier	Engine	Engine Power, hp / Thrust	Type	Weight, kg	Price,
IV		1100	water-cooled	1200	20500

Airframe

Tier	Airframe	Survivability	Weight, kg	Price,
IV		800	9400	50000

Outboard weapon

Tier	Bombs	Damage Radius, m	Damage	Weight, kg	Price,
IV		50	1200	50	0

Turret

Tier	Turret	Caliber	Machine gun	Damage	Rate of Fire, rounds/min	Weight, kg	Price,
IV	7.92 mm MG-15	13.2	1	32	30	5	25200
IV	7.92 mm MG-15	13.2	1	32	30	5	25200
IV	7.92 mm MG-15	13.2	1	32	30	5	25200
IV	7.92 mm MG-15	13.2	2	32	30	5	25200
IV	7.92 mm MG-15	13.2	1	32	30	5	25200
IV	7.92 mm MG-15	13.2	2	32	30	5	25200
IV	7.92 mm MG-15	13.2	1	32	30	5	25200

Historical Info

Just like the Junkers Ju 86, the Heinkel He 111 was created in the 1930s as a dual-purpose aircraft, officially designated as a passenger and post aircraft, but in reality — a medium bomber. But in this case, the machine designed by the Gunther brothers was designed with the demands of the military as a priority. Nevertheless, the capability of carrying passengers was reflected in its design: the fuselage was rather wide for a typical bomber. Still, that peculiar feature later turned out to be useful in combat applications when additional fuel tanks could be installed inside the bomb bays. The main visual difference between civilian and military He 111’s was their nose: a regular metallic one for the former, framed and glassed for better visibility for pilots and navigators on the latter.

Just like the Junkers Ju 86, the Heinkel He 111 was sent to Spain into its own “trial by fire” after conducting several test flights in 1935-36. Fighting with the Condor Legion, it demonstrated quite good performance and conducted many combat sorties. Pilots noted the great handling of the aircraft and relative safety of operations in the regions where enemy fighters could confront them. The second factor was very relative though: the I-15s that fought in Spain on the republican side could not rival the He 111 in terms of speed and altitude. But later on, when the I-16 entered the fray, the He 111 found itself at a disadvantage, with ambushes and intercepts becoming frequent and deadly. This experience showed that the aircraft needed better speed and more powerful engines. With the DB 600 variations used on the first modification, the He 111 became slow and sluggish when carrying a bomb load. Other improvements were made for crew safety and defensive armaments. Multiple changes to the nose and wings were made. As a result, the He 111 received its easily recognizable rounded glass nose. With this variant, the designers implemented a unique feature. Since the heavy curve of the glass cockpit distorted vision and caused reflections when flying in low visibility conditions, they made the pilot’s seat and control organs able to rise up. The pilot’s head then protruded out of the cockpit through a small hatch, covered against the airflow by a short flap.

After numerous improvements, the main modifications to enter mass production were the P- and then H-series. The deficit in DB 601 engines used on the P series necessitated its replacement with the Jumo 211, and with the change in powerplant, the bomber’s designation was changed to He 111 H. Mass production was increased and, during four months in 1939, 400 aircraft were built. During World War II, the bomber was continuously upgraded, receiving new engines, improved defensive armaments, and becoming capable of deploying torpedoes, depth charges, naval mines, and even launching the Fi-103 flying bombs, known as V-1.

The He 111 took part in offensives against Poland, France, USSR, Great Britain, Scandinavian countries, and even African nations. These bombers dropped their loads on Moscow and Kursk, and attacked naval convoys. As the war progressed, the aircraft was gradually switched to a transport role. The He 111 participated in aerial resupply of the German forces encircled near Stalingrad. Its quite good flight characteristics for the time didn’t save it from suffering increasingly heavy losses. Eventually it was phased out for more modern bombers. Different sources state that by autumn 1944, Germany had built 6,500–7,300 Heinkel He 111 bombers of all modifications, but by 25 April 1945, the Luftwaffe operated only 27 of them in a bomber role.

The Heinkel He 111 H-2 in World of Warplanes is a Tier IV Premium bomber with excellent altitude performance and devastating bomb loads. The large HP pool and multiple machinegun turrets with good firing sectors allow it to counter most intercepts at high altitude. Like its lower-tier brother, the He 111 still cannot dogfight at lower altitudes, where its low speed and dynamic characteristics are far inferior to fighters. This is a classic medium bomber built for crushing its targets from high above.

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