Heinkel He 57
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| Front view of Heinkel HE 57 at Stockholm International Aero Show 1931 | |
| Role | Amphibious flying boat |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Heinkel |
| Designer | Dr Ernst Heinkel |
| Introduction | 1930 Paris Aero Show |
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The Heinkel He 57 was a single engine amphibious flying boat built in the early 1930s.
HE 57
Design
The double stepped hull were made of aluminum. The wings use wood spars and aluminum ribs with fabric covering. The landing gear are hydraulically raised with a manual pump.[1]
Specifications Heinkel He 57
Data from Flight
General characteristics
- Capacity: 6
- Wingspan: 16.00 m (52 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 39.2 m2 (422 sq ft)
- Gross weight: 2,440 kg (5,380 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Pratt and Whitney Wasp Radial, 340 kW (450 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 195 km/h; 105 kn (121 mph)
- Wing loading: 62.3 kg/m2 (12.75 lb/sq ft)
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