Hopfner HV-3/27
Hopfner · Austria · first flew 1927 · airliner
The Hopfner HV-3/27 was a small airliner built in Austria in the late 1920s, developed from the HV-2.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional high-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fully enclosed cabin for four passengers
- Strong resemblance to the contemporary Fokker F.II
It carried four passengers in a fully enclosed cabin.
Specifications
- The Hopfner HV-3/27 has a length of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.4 m (54 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
A single example was built in 1927. It had a 230 hp Hiero E six-cylinder water-cooled engine.
Variants
It was a development of the HV-2, and only one HV-3/27 was built.
Where you'll see it
It was used by Hopfner's own airline until 1934.
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