Heinkel HE 9
Military
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Heinkel's HE 9 reconnaissance floatplane of 1927 featured a robust three-crew layout optimising reconnaissance and defensive capability. Spanning 16.8 metres, it achieved an impressive 250 km/h while maintaining 850-kilometre range—a strong combination for naval patrol work. The larger crew suggested comprehensive observation and weapons management equipment.
Caractéristiques
- Rôle
- Reconnaissance floatplane
- Origine
- Germany
- Équipage
- 3
- Moteurs
- 1
- Premier vol
- 1927
- Longueur
- 11,6 m
- Envergure
- 16,8 m
- Vitesse maximale
- 250 km/h
- Autonomie
- 850 km