| Heinkel He 57 Heron | |
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| Front view of Heinkel He 57 at Stockholm International Aero Show 1931 | |
| Role | Amphibiousflying boat Type of aircraft |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Heinkel |
| Designer | Dr Ernst Heinkel |
| First flight | 1929-30 |
| Introduction | 1930 Paris Aero Show |
| Number built | 1 |
TheHeinkel He 57 was a single engine amphibiousflying boat built in 1929.
The sole He 57 (factory designation HE.57) was built by theErnst-Heinkel-Flugzeugwerken atWarnemunde in 1929.[1] It was displayed at the Paris Aero Show in December 1930 and at theStockholm International Aero Show in May 1931.[2] It was purchased by the flying school atList auf Sylt who used it as a trainer.[1]
The double stepped hull was made ofaluminum. The wings used wood spars and aluminum ribs withfabric covering. The landing gear was hydraulically raised with a manual pump.[2]
Data fromFlight[2]unless noted
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