Hirsch H.100
Hirsch-MAeRC · France · first flew 1954 · light aircraft
The Hirsch H.100 was an experimental aircraft built in France in the 1950s to test an aerodynamic gust suppression system.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Aerodynamically clean fuselage with gradual changes of cross-section |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low wing of trapezoidal plan
- Aerodynamically clean fuselage with gradual changes of cross-section
- Horizontal tail on top of the fuselage with marked dihedral, and a large ventral fin
A twin-engined wooden aeroplane with a tall rearward-retracting tricycle undercarriage whose main legs retract into extensions of the engine fairings.
Specifications
- The Hirsch H.100 has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Rene Hirsch had worked on aerodynamic methods to stabilise an aircraft meeting a gust since 1936. The H.100 made its first flight on 15 June 1954 and was the only aircraft built by his company, MAeRC.
Variants
Only one was built. A large straight-tapered ventral fin was added during development.
Where you'll see it
The gust suppression system worked but was not developed further.
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