Heinkel HE 3
Heinkel · Germany · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Heinkel HE 3 was a sports aircraft built in Germany in the early 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional low-wing monoplane with a cantilever wing
- Two tandem cockpits seating three people
- Fixed undercarriage that could swap from wheels and tailskid to twin pontoons
It is a low-wing monoplane with two tandem cockpits and a cantilever wing.
Specifications
- The Heinkel HE 3 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.1 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The cantilever wing was unusual and advanced for the day. It had fabric-covered wooden wings and a plywood-covered wooden fuselage.
Variants
A seaplane version used twin pontoons.
Where you'll see it
A HE 3 won first prize in its class at the 1923 Gothenburg aero meet. The Swedish Navy bought two as trainers and called them Paddan, the Toad.
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