Heinkel HD 17
Heinkel · Germany · first flew 1924 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Heinkel HD 17 was a German military reconnaissance biplane produced in the late 1920s. It first flew in 1924.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.48 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane with strongly staggered wings of unequal span
- N-type interplane struts
- Pilot and observer in tandem open cockpits, with a fixed tailskid undercarriage linked by a cross-axle
A staggered, unequal-span single-bay biplane with N-struts and two open cockpits in tandem. The upper wing span is 12.4 m and the lower 11.4 m.
Specifications
- The Heinkel HD 17 has a length of 9.48 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Two examples were evaluated in 1924 by the US Army Air Service after Cox-Klemin modified them to take a Napier Lion and a Liberty engine. They were designated CO-1 and CO-2 and were rejected.
Variants
The American conversions were the CO-1 and CO-2. The dimensions and speed quoted here are those given for the CO-1.
Where you'll see it
In 1926 the Reichswehr evaluated it for the secret training school at Lipetsk and chose it over the Albatros L 65. Seven were bought and used briefly for training before newer types replaced them.
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