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HVS

Wolfang Hütter · Germany · Cold War (1970–1991)

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The HVS was a human-powered aircraft, designed and built by three German aeronautical professionals. Its name comes from the surnames of those involved; Wolfang Hütter, Franz Villinger, and Wilhelm Schüle. Villinger co-designed the 1930s HV-1 Mufli human-powered aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Wolfang Hütter
Co-Manufacturer
Franz Villinger; Wilhelm Schüle
Status
On display
Service Entry
1982
Produced
1
Engine
Cyclist pilot
Length (ft)
18
Wingspan (ft)
53
Empty Weight (lb)
114.6
MTOW (lb)
242.5
Max Speed (mph)
22