Heinkel He 71
Heinkel · Germany · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Heinkel He 71 was a German single-seat light monoplane of 1933, a smaller version of the two-seat He 64. It was a low-wing design with fixed conventional landing gear.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.97 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German light sporting and touring monoplane of the 1930s
- Low-wing monoplane with an enclosed cabin and fixed undercarriage
- Small Hirth inline engine giving modest cruise performance
A small low-wing cabin monoplane with a smooth skin, enclosed cockpit, fixed undercarriage, and a neat inline engine — typical of the wave of European light touring aircraft that appeared in the early 1930s.
Specifications
- The Heinkel He 71 has a length of 6.97 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype first flew with an open cockpit and a 60 hp Hirth HM 60, and was later given an enclosed cabin and a 78 hp Hirth HM 4. Fitted with extra fuel tanks, it was used by Elly Beinhorn for a flight around Africa.
Variants
Only one He 71 was built, modified from open-cockpit to enclosed-cabin form with a change from the Hirth HM 60 to the HM 4 engine.
Where you'll see it
Used by German private pilots and aero clubs in the mid-1930s.
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