Heinkel HD 35
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany |
The Heinkel HD 35 was a training aircraft designed and produced in Germany during the 1920s. It featured a traditional single-bay biplane configuration with equally sized, staggered wings. Its design drew heavily from the earlier HD 21, sharing the characteristic layout of three open, tandem cockpits; however, the foremost cockpit was often covered over when not occupied.
The Swedish Air Force procured one unit for assessment purposes, intending to replace their existing World War I-era Albatros B.II trainers. This particular model was assigned the designation Sk 5 and underwent flight evaluations until March 1927. Following the conclusion of testing, it was deemed insufficient in terms of performance. The aircraft was then sold to civilian operators and ultimately became part of the collection at the Flygvapenmuseum, where it remains preserved. In terms of general specifications, the Heinkel HD 35 shares similarities with the Curtiss JN-4 Jenny.
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Comparable aircraft from the same period and role include:
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 1989, p. 499.