Hansa-Brandenburg W.
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| Type: | Training and reconnaissance aircraft |
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1914 |
| Number of pieces: |
27 |
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The Hansa-Brandenburg W was a seaplane that was used as a reconnaissance and training aircraft during the First World War .
development
Ernst Heinkel developed the Hansa-Brandenburg W for the sea flight competition that was to take place in Warnemünde on August 1, 1914 . However, the competition was canceled due to the start of the war. The aircraft could, however, be used as a reconnaissance aircraft. The Navy took over 27 machines, which they used as multi-purpose aircraft.
description
The aircraft was a three-legged biplane in wood / fabric construction, which was carried by simple floats attached to struts.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
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| crew | 2 |
| length | 9.4 m |
| span | 16.5 m |
| Wing area | 57.65 m² |
| Takeoff mass | 1215 kg |
| Airspeed | 90 km / h |
| Engine | an in- line engine Benz Bz.III with 150 hp (110 kW) |
literature
- H. Dieter Köhler: The German aviation Ernst Heinkel - pioneer of the high-speed aircraft , Bernard & Graefe Verlag, ISBN 3-7637-6116-0
- AERO, issue 91, p. 2544
Web links
Commons : Hansa-Brandenburg W - Collection of images, videos and audio files
