Heinkel He 71
He 71 | |
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Role | Single-seat monoplane |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Heinkel |
First flight | 1933 |
Number built | 1 |
The Heinkel He 71 was a German single-seat monoplane, a smaller version of the two-seat Heinkel He 64.[1] A low-wing monoplane with a fixed conventional landing gear, the prototype first flew with an open cockpit and a 60 hp (45 kW) Hirth HM 60 engine.[1] It was later modified with an enclosed cabin and a 78 hp (58 kW) Hirth HM 4 engine.[1] With additional fuel tanks to increase range it was used by German aviator Elly Beinhorn on a flight around Africa.[1]
Specifications (He 71B)
Data from [1]The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Powerplant: 1 × Hirth HM 4, 58 kW (78 hp)
Performance
- Range: 2410 km (1498 miles)
References
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- Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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