Hirtenberg HV.15
Hirtenberg · Austria · first flew 1936 · airliner
The Hirtenberg HV.15 was a twin-engine Austrian monoplane built by Hirtenberg as a light passenger and transport aircraft. It carried a crew of two and four passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Austrian design of 1936 with a 15 m wingspan and a 10.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engine monoplane with a radial engine in each wing nacelle
- Light passenger aircraft with two crew and a cabin for four passengers
- Austrian design of 1936 with a 15 m wingspan and a 10.65 m fuselage
A small twin-engine monoplane with a radial engine in each wing and a short passenger cabin. It is not a biplane fighter, despite the name's resemblance to other Hirtenberg and Heinkel types.
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: 2.
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History
The HV.15 was the company's first twin-engined aircraft and was designed for the civilian market. It was planned for mass production as a passenger or light transport aircraft. It first flew on 8 March 1936, powered by two 160 hp Siemens-Halske Sh 14A radial engines, the most powerful engines then available to Austria.
Variants
Only one HV.15 was built, and no variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
A single aircraft was completed. No series production or operational service is documented.
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