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Heinkel Wespe

Heinkel Flugzeugwerke · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

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The Heinkel Wespe was a project study by the German company Heinkel for a tail-sitting, vertical take off and landing-interceptor aircraft. The aircraft did not have conventional wings, but instead featured a large rotor. Completed in 1945, it remained untested due to a lack of material at the end of the Second World War. A related project was the Heinkel Lerche.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Heinkel Flugzeugwerke
Engine
1× turboprop
Thrust / Power
2000 hp
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
21
MTOW (lb)
4850
Range (mi)
404
Max Speed (mph)
497
Armament
Guns: 2×30mm (1.18 in) MK 108 cannons