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HE 12 and He 58

Heinkel · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

HE 12 and He 58 — Fixed Wing
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The Heinkel HE 12 was a pontoon-equipped mail plane built in Germany in 1929, designed to be launched by catapult from a liner at sea.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Heinkel
Operator
Deutsche Luft Hansa
Service Entry
1929
Produced
12
Engine
1× 9-cyl. air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
500 hp
Length (ft)
37
Wingspan (ft)
55
Empty Weight (lb)
3483
MTOW (lb)
5732
Service Ceiling (ft)
12500
Max Speed (mph)
134