Hanriot H.34
Hanriot · France · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Hanriot H.34 was a basic two-seat trainer designed in France in 1924 that did not reach production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Pairs of parallel struts from the lower fuselage to the outer wings plus a cabane of four vertical struts |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing in three parts with a cut-out over the rear seat
- Pairs of parallel struts from the lower fuselage to the outer wings plus a cabane of four vertical struts
- Instructor and pupil in tandem under a neat cowling
A parasol monoplane with straight untapered outer wings, a rounded fin and full curved rudder, and a tailplane mounted on top of the fuselage.
Specifications
- The Hanriot H.34 has a length of 6.96 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.4 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was meant to complement the successful HD.14 biplane trainer and was designed to be easy to fly, with low stalling and landing speeds. It was flying by mid-September 1924.
Variants
It could be powered by an 80 hp Le Rhone 9C rotary, a 90 hp Anzani 10C or a 120 hp Salmson 9Ac radial. It was developed into the Hanriot H.35 advanced trainer.
Where you'll see it
One example was built, and possibly three. It did not reach production.
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