Hirtenberg HV.15
Hirtenberg / Heinkel · Austria · first flew 1936 · fighter
The Hirtenberg HV.15 was an Austrian single-seat biplane fighter of the mid-1930s, designed by Heinkel and produced under licence by the Hirtenberg cartridge factory which had diversified into aircraft manufacture.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Austrian single-seat biplane fighter of the mid-1930s
- Open cockpit with a radial engine and fixed undercarriage
- Built by Hirtenberg Patronen Fabrik — a cartridge factory turned aircraft maker
A mid-1930s biplane fighter with fixed undercarriage, an open cockpit, and a radial engine — similar in appearance to other European biplane fighters of the period such as the Heinkel He 51.
Specifications
- The Hirtenberg HV.15 has a length of 10.65 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Austria sought to develop a domestic aviation industry in the 1930s, and the Hirtenberg factory took on aircraft production based on Heinkel designs. The HV.15 was evaluated by the Austrian Air Force but was not adopted in quantity before the Anschluss of 1938 ended Austria's independent military aviation.
Variants
No major production variants; a small number of evaluation aircraft were completed.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Austrian Air Force; did not achieve significant operational service before Austria's annexation by Germany.
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