Heinkel HE 1
Military
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The HE 1 reconnaissance floatplane of 1923 marked the transition from hyphenated HD designations to the HE series. Measuring 12.7 metres long with an 18-metre span, it achieved 160 km/h and reflected early 1920s seaplane technology. The relatively modest performance emphasised stability and load-carrying capacity for photographic reconnaissance over tactical speed.
Specifications
- Role
- Reconnaissance floatplane
- Origin
- Germany
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1923
- Length
- 12.7 m
- Wingspan
- 18 m
- Max speed
- 160 km/h