Heinkel HD 38
| Company type | Fighter aircraft, Seaplane fighter, Trainer aircraft |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation, Military aircraft |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Germany |
The Heinkel HD 38 was a fighter aircraft originating from Germany during the late 1920s. This compact, single-bay biplane featured staggered wings with unequal spans, supported by N-shaped interplane struts. It represented an enhanced iteration of the Heinkel HD 37, which had previously undergone evaluation but was ultimately dismissed by the Reichswehr for deployment at the clandestine training site in Lipetsk. Unlike its predecessor, the HD 38 was developed to fulfill a distinct role as a seaplane fighter, equipped with a twin pontoon landing gear system that could be swiftly swapped for wheeled undercarriage. Although it was accepted for this purpose, its tenure in the seaplane fighter capacity was brief before it transitioned to general pilot training duties. This phase also concluded relatively quickly as Germany ceased operations at the Lipetsk facility in cooperation with the Soviet Union.
Specifications (with wheels)
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