Heinkel HD 23
Military
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Germany's HD 23 carrier-based fighter of 1926 represented early naval aviation development, designed for shipborne operations. Its compact 7.5-metre fuselage and tight 10.8-metre wingspan reflected carrier deck constraints and the need for rapid carrier take-off performance. The 250 km/h speed provided respectable fighter capability, though floatplane seaplane variants dominated Germany's early naval air arm.
Specifications
- Role
- Carrier-based fighter
- Origin
- Germany
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1926
- Length
- 7.5 m
- Wingspan
- 10.8 m
- Max speed
- 250 km/h