Border Model 1/35 Heinkel He-111H-6 # 018

Name: Border Model 1/35 Heinkel He-111H-6 # 018
Brand: Border Model
SKU: BF-018
Price: 134.96 GBP
Availability: InStock

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BF-018

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Type:

1/35 Scale Military

£134.96

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The Heinkel He 111 H-6 was one of the most important and widely produced variants of Germany’s famous twin-engined medium bomber during the Second World War.

Instantly recognisable by its glazed “greenhouse” nose and elegant elliptical wings, the H-6 represented the mature combat form of the He 111 series.

Powered by two Junkers Jumo 211F-1 liquid-cooled V-12 engines, the H-6 delivered improved reliability and performance over earlier versions.

It could reach speeds of around 270 mph (435 km/h) and had a combat range suitable for long-distance bombing missions across Europe, North Africa, and the Atlantic approaches.

One of the key distinctions of the H-6 was its strengthened airframe, allowing it to carry a heavier bomb load — up to 2,000 kg internally, with additional ordnance mounted externally if required.

It was also adapted for specialised roles, most notably as a torpedo bomber. In maritime operations, particularly in the Mediterranean and Arctic theatres, H-6 aircraft carried LT F5b torpedoes against Allied shipping, proving a serious threat to convoys.

Defensive armament was progressively increased as the war intensified. The H-6 typically mounted multiple 7.92 mm MG 15 machine guns, later supplemented by heavier MG FF or MG 131 weapons in dorsal and ventral positions to counter improving Allied fighter opposition.

Despite these upgrades, the He 111 became increasingly vulnerable as Allied air superiority grew.

The H-6 saw extensive service during major campaigns including the Battle of Britain, operations over the Eastern Front, and anti-shipping strikes in the Mediterranean.

Its adaptability ensured it remained in frontline use long after newer bomber designs were introduced.

With its distinctive profile and pivotal role in Luftwaffe operations, the Heinkel He 111 H-6 remains one of the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War — a symbol of early German air power and the evolving demands of aerial warfare.

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