The Heinkel HD 30 was a biplane reconnaissance seaplane developed by Ernst Heinkel Flugzeugwerke.

HD 30
Role Reconnaissance seaplane
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Heinkel
Designer Ernst Heinkel
First flight 1928
Number built 2

Development

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The Heinkel HD 30 was similar in layout to the Heinkel HD 19, but differed from the latter in being larger and having a Gnome-Rhône 9Ak Jupiter VI engine. It was intended to be launched from a steam-powered catapult mounted on small- and medium-sized ships.[1][2]

Specifications

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Data from [3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two
  • Length: 10.25 m (33 ft 8 in)
  • Wingspan: 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in)
  • Height: 4.32 m (14 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 46.89 m2 (504.7 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,947 kg (4,292 lb)
  • Gross weight: 2,529 kg (5,575 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Gnome-Rhône 9Ak Jupiter VI 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 390 kW (520 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 211 km/h (131 mph, 114 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
  • Range: 700 km (430 mi, 380 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,650 m (15,260 ft)
  • Wing loading: 47 kg/m2 (9.6 lb/sq ft)

References

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  1. ^ de Agostini. World Aviation. Heinkel: HD 25 - HD 44 Series Biplanes
  2. ^ Thomas Wilberg. The Virtual Aviation Museum. Heinkel HD.30
  3. ^ "Heinkel HD.30". www.airwar.ru.