Heinkel HD 36
Heinkel / Svenska Aero · Weimar Republic · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The Heinkel HD 36 was a light two-seat biplane trainer and touring aircraft of the late 1920s. It was produced in small numbers and licence-built in Sweden by Svenska Aero.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine high-wing biplane sportplane
- Open cockpit two-seater of late 1920s
- Built under licence by Svenska Aero in Sweden
A compact single-engine high-wing biplane with open cockpit seating for two, typical of late-1920s light aircraft construction.
Specifications
- The Heinkel HD 36 has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Designed by Ernst Heinkel's company in Germany during the Weimar Republic era, the HD 36 reflected the simple, economical biplane formula common to the period. Svenska Aero in Sweden acquired production rights and built examples for Swedish customers. The type was representative of European light aviation between the wars.
Variants
No major variants are recorded beyond the basic production model built in Germany and Sweden.
Where you'll see it
The HD 36 served with private owners and flying clubs in Germany and Sweden during the late 1920s and 1930s.
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