Heinkel HD 33
Military
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Heinkel's HD 33 scout bomber of 1925 combined reconnaissance and bombing capability in a single airframe. At 11.2 metres long with an 15-metre wingspan, this single-engine design achieved 230 km/h—respectable for a multi-role aircraft of the period. Its designation reflected the German doctrine of combining observation and strike capability in compact, efficient platforms.
Specifications
- Role
- Scout bomber
- Origin
- Germany
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1925
- Length
- 11.2 m
- Wingspan
- 15 m
- Max speed
- 230 km/h