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He 42
Heinkel · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)
The Heinkel HD 42 50, later designated the Heinkel He 42 was a German two-seat biplane seaplane originally designed for the Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule, and later built for the German Luftwaffe. The aircraft was used until the end of World War II as a trainer for maritime pilots.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Interwar (1919–1938)
- Country
- Germany
- Manufacturer
- Heinkel
- Operator
- Luftwaffe
- Service Entry
- 1929
- Engine
- 1× 6-cylinder liquid-cooled in-line piston engine
- Length (ft)
- 35
- Wingspan (ft)
- 46
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 3770
- MTOW (lb)
- 5335
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 13780
- Range (mi)
- 497
- Max Speed (mph)
- 119