Heinkel HE 18
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1920s |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Heinkel HE 18 was a German sports plane produced during the mid-1920s. This two-seat, conventional low-wing monoplane featured tandem seating within a slimmer fuselage compared to its predecessor, the Heinkel HE 3. Unlike the HE 3’s side-by-side seating arrangement, the HE 18 positioned its occupants one behind the other. Its wings were supported by a pair of V-shaped struts on each side, connecting to a single point atop the fuselage—contrasting with the cantilever wing design of the HE 3. Additionally, the wings were designed to fold flat alongside the fuselage for ease of transport or storage. Operators could select between wheeled or float-equipped landing gear configurations. For enhanced safety during ground operations, an optional roll-bar was available to safeguard occupants in the event of a rollover.
Specifications (HE 18)
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 1989. pp. 498. ISBN 1-85170-324-1.
- The Heinkel H.E.18 Sports Monoplane. Flight International, 26 March 1925, pp. 175–177. Available at: http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1925/1925%20-%200175.html (Accessed 23 April 2008).