Heinkel HD 17
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 in Germany |
| Headquarters | Germany |
The Heinkel HD 17 was a reconnaissance aircraft developed for military purposes in Germany during the late 1920s.
Design
The HD 17 featured a standard single-bay biplane configuration, characterized by significantly staggered wings with unequal lengths, supported by N-shaped interplane struts. Both the pilot and observer occupied open cockpits arranged in tandem. The fixed undercarriage employed a conventional tailskid design, with the main gear units connected by a cross-axle.[1]
Operational history
Making its maiden flight in 1924, the Heinkel HD 17 underwent evaluation by the Reichswehr in 1926 for use at the covert aviation training facility located in Lipetsk. It was chosen over the competing Albatros L 65 model. A total of seven units were acquired and briefly utilized for training before being superseded by newer aircraft designs.[2]
In 1924, two examples of the HD 17 were tested by the US Army Air Service, having been adapted by Cox-Klemin to accommodate different powerplants: one equipped with a Napier Lion engine and the other with a Liberty 12. These variants were designated CO-1 and CO-2 respectively (with project numbers P-377 and P-379). During their assessment, neither was outfitted with military hardware. Ultimately, both were rejected by the USAAS and returned to Cox-Klemin.[3][4]
Specifications (CO-1)
References
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- ↑ Wagner, Ray, 2004. American Combat Planes of the 20th Century: A Comprehensive Reference. Reno, Nevada: Jack Bacon & Co. ISBN 0-930083-17-2.
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