Heinkel HD 43
Heinkel · Germany · first flew 1929 · fighter
The Heinkel HD 43 was a German single-seat biplane fighter designed in the late 1920s and offered for export. It was powered by the BMW VI liquid-cooled inline engine, giving it a fast, slender nose profile.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German single-seat biplane fighter of the late 1920s
- BMW VI inline engine with a long narrow nose profile
- Open cockpit with twin synchronised machine guns
A neat single-bay biplane with a long slim nose housing the BMW VI inline engine, open cockpit, and fixed undercarriage — performance-oriented compared to typical 1920s biplane fighters.
Specifications
- The Heinkel HD 43 has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed by Heinkel in 1929, the HD 43 was built to compete for export orders as Germany was still restricted from open military aviation development. It demonstrated respectable performance for its era but attracted limited export interest and did not enter service with the Reichswehr.
Variants
No significant production variants are documented; the HD 43 was a single-development prototype/preseries aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Did not enter operational service with any air force.
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