Hoarding H XIII

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Hoarding H XIIIB
Experimental glider H VIII based on the H-III wings

The Horten H XIII was a projected supersonic flying wing test aircraft of the Horten brothers .

The aircraft was designed as a supersonic aircraft in 1944. For this purpose, the aircraft was given a flying wing swept at 60 °. Due to the resulting large wing depth, the wings were relatively narrow. According to calculations, the H XIII should be able to break the sound barrier at great heights with a thrust of 1400 kilopond.

An H-XIII-A variant was built in 1944 as a non-powered glider to examine the heavily swept wings. The tests were successful. The wings of a Horten H III were used, which were supplemented by a new middle section with a pilot's cabin below.

In the planned H XIII B , a jet turbine engine BMW 003  R with a thrust of 1000 kiloponds and an additional 400 kilopond thrust BMW 109-718 liquid rocket engine were to be used. The two engines should be attached to the lower wing center section. The pilot should find space in a delta-shaped fin with an attached rudder. A retractable normal chassis was also planned. Construction began during the war, but could not be finished.

Technical specifications

Hoarding H XIII A (B)

  • Span: 12.2 m (12.0 m)
  • Length: 11.0 m (12.0 m)
  • Height: 1.9 m (4.2 m)
  • Sash area: 40 m² (40 m²)
  • Max. Takeoff weight: 370 kg (8,000 kg)
  • Top speed: - / - (1,800 km / h)
  • Service ceiling: - / - (16,000 m)
  • Armament: 2 × MK 213

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