Heinkel He 72
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| Heinkel He 72 Kadett | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military basic trainer |
| Manufacturer | Heinkel |
| Status | out of service |
| Primary users | Luftwaffe National Socialist Flying Corp Slovakia |
The Heinkel He 72 Kadett was a German, single-engine, biplane, basic trainer of the 1930s.
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[edit] Development
The Kadett was designed in 1933 to meet an official requirement for a basic trainer. It was a single-bay biplane of fabric-covered, metal construction. The prototype was powered by a 104-kW (140-bhp) Argus As 8B inline engine.
The first production model, the He 72A retained the As 8B in early batches but later production aircraft had an As 8R of 112-kW (150-bhp).
The He 72A was superseded by the He 72B, which was the major production version. This was powered by a 120-kW (160-bhp) Siemans Sh 14A engine.
[edit] Operational history
The Kadett entered service with National Socialist Flying Schools before the formation of the Luftwaffe. Later it became a standard basic trainer with the Luftwaffe.
[edit] Variants
- He 72A
- He 72B-1
- He 72B-3 - civil adaptation of He 72B-1. 30 built.
- He 72BW - twin-float seaplane. Prototype only.
- He 172 - He 72B with NACA cowling. Prototype only.
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[edit] Specifications (He 72B-1)
Data from The Concise Guide to Axis Aircraft of World War II[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.50m (24ft 7.25in)
- Wingspan: 9.00m (29ft 6.25in)
- Height: 2.70m (8ft 10.25in)
- Wing area: 20.70m² (222.82ft²)
- Empty weight: kg (lb)
- Loaded weight: kg (lb)
- Useful load: kg (kg)
- Max takeoff weight: kg (lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Siemans Sh 14A 7-cylinder radial 2-blade, 119kW (160hp)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: km/h (knots, mph)
- Maximum speed: 185km/h (100knots, 115mph)
- Cruise speed: 170km/h (92knots, 106mph)
- Stall speed: km/h (knots, mph)
- Range: 475km (256nm, 295Şmi)
- Service ceiling: 3,500m (11,485ft)
- Rate of climb: m/s (ft/min)
- Wing loading: kg/m² (lb/ft²)
- Power/mass: W/kg (hp/lb)
Armament
[edit] References
- ^ The Concise Guide to Axis Aircraft of World War II.
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