Hess Blue Bird
Hess Aircraft · United States · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Hess H-2 Blue Bird was a small US transport biplane built in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Small biplane with the upper wing longer than the lower
- Single V-8 engine in the nose
- Seats for two passengers
A small biplane 7.16 m long with an upper span of 10.16 m and a lower span of 9.3 m.
Specifications
- The Hess Blue Bird has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.16 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1926. It was powered by a 90 hp Curtiss OX-5 water-cooled V-8.
Variants
It carried two or four passengers according to engine power.
Where you'll see it
About 19 were built. It used a Clark Y aerofoil.
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