Heinkel HD 32
Heinkel · Germany · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Heinkel HD 32 was a trainer developed in Germany in the 1920s, a derivative of the HD 21.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional single-bay biplane
- Two cockpits for pilot and instructor
- Siemens radial engine in place of the in-line units of the HD 21
It is a single-bay biplane with two cockpits in tandem and a 125 hp Siemens-Halske Sh 12 radial engine.
Specifications
- The Heinkel HD 32 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Like the HD 21, it was a conventional single-bay biplane, but had two cockpits rather than three. It first flew in 1926.
Variants
The main change from the HD 21 was a Siemens radial engine in place of the in-line units that powered most of the HD 21 family. One aircraft used a Bristol Lucifer engine.
Where you'll see it
A number of HD 32s took part in the 1925 Deutscher Rundflug, including one powered by a Bristol Lucifer.
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