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He 63

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

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The Heinkel He 63 was a trainer biplane built in Germany in the early 1930s. It was a largely conventional design with single-bay wings, fixed tailskid undercarriage, and two open cockpits in tandem. An unusual feature of the design was the highly swept, arrow-shaped upper wing, braced to the lower wing by N-type struts. Prototypes of the He 63 were built in both landplane and seaplane form, but no production ensued.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Heinkel
Service Entry
1932
Produced
2
Engine
Argus As 10C
Thrust / Power
160 hp (120 kW)
Length (ft)
26
Wingspan (ft)
35
Empty Weight (lb)
1800
MTOW (lb)
2750
Service Ceiling (ft)
12800
Range (mi)
684
Max Speed (mph)
125