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HE 1

Caspar-Werke · Reconnaissance floatplane · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

HE 1 — Reconnaissance floatplane
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The Heinkel HE 1 or Caspar S 1 was a two-seat, low-wing monoplane floatplane, designed in 1921 by German designer Ernst Heinkel at Caspar-Werke.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Caspar-Werke
Operator
Swedish Navy (Marinen )
Primary Role
Reconnaissance floatplane
Service Entry
1923
Produced
14
Engine
1× 6-cylinder water-cooled inline piston engine
Thrust / Power
260 hp
Length (ft)
42
Wingspan (ft)
59
Empty Weight (lb)
3748
MTOW (lb)
5115
Service Ceiling (ft)
13123
Max Speed (mph)
99
Armament
1 × flexible machine gun in rear cockpit