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| Heinkel He 45 |
|
| Description |
| Role |
Bomber |
| Crew |
2 |
| First Flight |
1931 |
| Entered Service |
|
| Manufacturer |
Heinkel |
| Dimensions |
| Length |
10.0 m |
ft in |
| Wingspan |
11.50/10.0 m |
ft in |
| Height |
3.6 m |
ft in |
| Wing Area |
m² |
ft² |
| Weights |
| Empty |
kg |
lb |
| Loaded |
kg |
lb |
| Maximum takeoff |
kg |
lb |
| Powerplant |
| Engine |
BMW VI-J32 |
| Power (each) |
550 kW |
hp |
| Performance |
| Maximum speed |
290 km/h |
mph |
| Combat range |
km |
miles |
| Ferry range |
km |
miles |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
ft |
| Rate of climb |
m/min |
ft/min |
| Wing loading |
kg/m² |
lb/ft² |
| Armament |
| Guns |
2 x 7.9mm MG machine guns |
| Bombs |
small bombs |
The Heinkel 45 was one of the earliest forms of the famed German bomber. Its appearance was that of a basic biplane and included seating for both pilot and co-pilot. It appeared in 1931 as a general purpose biplane and were employed mainly as training planes but was also used by the Luftwaffe for reconnaissance and light bombing duties. Prodution of this plane totalled 512 aircraft.
