Hanriot H.26
Hanriot · France · first flew 1923 · fighter
The Hanriot H.26 was a French single-seat shipboard fighter prototype completed in 1923. It was a single-bay all-metal sesquiplane powered by a Salmson 9Z radial, and only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay all-metal sesquiplane with a short lower wing and marked stagger
- Closely cowled Salmson 9Z radial engine with a large domed spinner
- Fixed undercarriage with wheels inside a wing-like fairing and a pair of radiators on the forward legs
A compact sesquiplane with a short lower wing, a large-diameter spinner on a closely cowled radial, a wing-like fairing joining the main wheels and the pilot sitting in a cut-out at the trailing edge of the upper wing.
Specifications
- The Hanriot H.26 has a length of 7.35 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.05 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The H.26, the first Hanriot fighter not to carry the HD designation, was built for the 1921 C1 single-seat fighter competition. Most rivals used the 300 hp Hispano-Suiza 8F V-8, but Hanriot chose the 260 hp water-cooled Salmson 9Z and relied on aerodynamic cleanliness, with few struts and wires. It was shown at the Paris Aero Show in December 1922 and flew in 1923.
Variants
A single prototype was built. Its upper wing was redesigned during 1923, changing from curved tips on a single spar to a rectangular plan with two spars.
Where you'll see it
Never entered service; it remained a prototype.
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