Heinkel He — 219 Uhu

For modern aviation enthusiasts, the best place to see a surviving Uhu is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, which houses a partially restored He 219 A-2.

The He 219 was fast and maneuverable for its size, capable of reaching speeds of 580 km/h (approx. 360 mph). Some stripped-down variants even reached 650 km/h to better intercept the swift de Havilland Mosquito. Heinkel He 219 Uhu

: The Uhu carried the sophisticated Lichtenstein SN-2 VHF-band radar , enabling its two-man crew to hunt down Allied bombers in total darkness. Performance and Combat Legacy For modern aviation enthusiasts, the best place to