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Heinkel He 50

Military
Heinkel He 50

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The He 50 dive bomber of 1931 combined bomb-carrying capacity with modest manoeuvrability in a two-crew configuration. Its 11-metre span and 235 km/h speed reflected the bombing role's different requirements compared to pure fighters. The 1000-kilometre range enabled escort of ground forces across extended campaigns.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Dive bomber
Équipage
2
Moteurs
1
Premier vol
1931
Longueur
9,6 m
Envergure
11 m
Vitesse maximale
235 km/h
Autonomie
1 000 km