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HD 26

Heinkel · Reconnaissance · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

HD 26 — Reconnaissance
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The Heinkel HD 26 was a reconnaissance seaplane developed in Germany during the 1920s for production in Japan. It was intended as a smaller, single-seat counterpart to the HD 25, to provide a spotter aircraft for warships and to take off from a short ramp. The HD 26 was a conventional biplane with staggered wings, twin float undercarriage, and an open cockpit.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Heinkel
Co-Manufacturer
Aichi
Operator
Imperial Japanese Navy
Service Entry
1928
Produced
2
Engine
Aichi-built Bristol Jupiter VI
Thrust / Power
310 hp (420 kW)
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
38
Empty Weight (lb)
2540
MTOW (lb)
3310
Max Speed (mph)
132