Hanriot HD.28
Hanriot · France · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Hanriot HD.28 was a military trainer developed in France in the 1920s as a modernised version of the HD.14 for export markets.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane with a metal structure
- Single long cockpit seating pilot and instructor
- Main wheels with small anti-noseover skids
The two tandem cockpits of the HD.14 were replaced by a single, long cockpit, and each main undercarriage unit had one wheel with a small skid.
Specifications
- The Hanriot HD.28 has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.87 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1928. Its structure was almost entirely metal, whereas the HD.14 had an entirely wooden structure.
Variants
It was a modernised HD.14. The aircraft designated Hanriot H-28 was a different type: a Polish-built, slightly modified version of the wooden HD.14.
Where you'll see it
It was a two-seat trainer powered by an 80 hp Le Rhône 9C engine.
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