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HE 1
Caspar-Werke · Reconnaissance floatplane · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)
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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