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German floatplane identification
Gentlemen,
Does anyone recognize this floatplane? It shows some similarity to Heinkel HE 8, but the engine and prop are different, perhaps similar to HE 10, which, however, had a closed cockpit. I'm aware of HE 31 existence, but I was unable to find any photo of it in my references. Any help is appreciated. The photo itself was apparently made after August 1935 (there is another aircraft with five-character code present on it) Kind regards, Maciej |
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Re: German floatplane identification
Not 100% sure, but it does look like a HE 9
Which sub-type, however is impossible to say (for me) Cheers Stig |
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Re: German floatplane identification
Thank you, that's a good idea. Perhaps this would be HE 9d, as it was powered by the same engine as HE 10, which was fitted with a 4-blade propeller.
Edit: seems that's it: http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contri...K7FuI91gK-tZ-w Last edited by Maciej Góralczyk; 1st December 2018 at 02:08. Reason: Updated information |
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Re: German floatplane identification
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All HE 9 used that engine, so it is not possible by me to distinguish between various sub-types ot that power plant. So I am 99% confident this is a HE 9 and since the d version was the most numerous (even the photo you refer to was initially a HE 9c model converted to a HE 9d), why not? Cheers Stig |
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