Heinkel HD 28
Military
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The HD 28 reconnaissance flying boat of 1926 delivered exceptional endurance for its era, spanning 15 metres and achieving 1250 kilometres operational range. Its single engine and carefully designed hull optimised fuel economy and stability for extended patrol flights. The 198 km/h cruise speed reflected practical reconnaissance operations where endurance eclipsed raw speed performance.
Specifications
- Role
- Reconnaissance seaplane
- Origin
- Germany
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1926
- Length
- 11 m
- Wingspan
- 15 m
- Max speed
- 198 km/h
- Range
- 1,250 km