Hirtenberg HS.9
Hirtenberg · Austria · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Hirtenberg HS.9 was an Austrian two-seat touring or training aircraft of the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Two seats for touring or training
- Single de Havilland Gipsy Major engine in the nose
Look for a small two-seat parasol-wing monoplane about 8 m long with a span of about 11 m.
Specifications
- The Hirtenberg HS.9 has a length of 8.05 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Theodor Hopfner and first flew in 1932. It was built by Hopfner and Hirtenberg.
Variants
The HS-9/32 first flew with a de Havilland Gipsy I. The production HS.9 had a Siemens Sh 14a engine and the HS.9A a de Havilland Gipsy Major. The HS.16 was a military trainer version.
Where you'll see it
About 40 aircraft were built in total.
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