Heinkel He 72

The Heinkel He 72 was a German cadet school and training aircraft of Ernst Heinkel Flugzeugwerke.

It was developed in 1933 as a biplane in wood construction. The two-man crew sat behind each other in open seats.

Series

• Hey 72 A: Vorserienflugzeug with four-cylinder in-line engine Argus As 8 R with 150 hp.
• Hey 72 L: ( B series ) series design with enclosed chassis, radial engine BMW Bramo Sh 14 A with 160 hp and a Townend ring cowling. Use as training aircraft in the Air Force.
• Hey 72 W: Seeausführung with floats instead of suspension.

Specifications

Heinkel He 72 L

• Wingspan: 9.0 m
• Length: 7.5 m
• Height: 2.7 m
• Empty weight: 590 kg
• Max. Start Weight: 900 kg
• Maximum speed: 194 km / h
• Service ceiling: 4200 m
• Range: 820 km