Heinkel He 64
Heinkel · Germany · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Heinkel He 64 was a German low-wing monoplane sport and racing aircraft of the early 1930s, reflecting the aerodynamic refinement Heinkel brought to its designs during that period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single-seat open cockpit with clean, streamlined fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Sleek German 1930s low-wing monoplane sport aircraft
- Inline engine with carefully faired cowling for racing performance
- Single-seat open cockpit with clean, streamlined fuselage
A clean, streamlined 1930s low-wing monoplane with a long-chord cowling; its racing lineage is apparent in the carefully faired undercarriage and smooth fuselage.
Specifications
- The Heinkel He 64 has a length of 8.32 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.79 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Built in small numbers in 1932, the He 64 was used in European air races and demonstrated Heinkel's capability in producing clean, fast low-wing monoplanes. It was a private venture that helped develop aerodynamic and structural techniques later applied to military designs.
Variants
A small number of He 64 aircraft were built with minor variations in engine fit and equipment.
Where you'll see it
Used by private German sportsmen and in European air races in the early 1930s; not adopted for military service.
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