Germany's Heinkel He 59 floatplane
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Heinkel He 59 floatplane: |
Heinkel He 59B-2 floatplane: |
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Heinkel He 59 floatplane: |
Heinkel He 59 floatplane: |
Design
The Heinkel He 59 was designed in 1930.1
Prototype
Production
- Heinkel He 59:
Variants
- Heinkel He 59:
Usage
The Heinkel He 59 was used for reconnaissance, rescue, and training.1
Used during the Battle of Britain and in Norway.1
Specifications
| Heinkel He 591 | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Crew | |
| Engine (Type) | 2: BMW VI1 |
| Cylinders | |
| Cooling | |
| HP | 660 each1 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 78'1 |
| Length | 57' 6"1 |
| Height | |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 138 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | |
| Range | |
| Armament |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
