Engineering:Orlogsværftet H-Maskinen

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Short description: Type of aircraft

The Orlogsværftet H-Maskinen was a Danish military reconnaissance biplane built at the Orlogsværftet Flying Machine Workshop in 1917 and in service until 1924.[1] It was built out of wood and silver-doped canvas, held together by metal brackets. Turn-buckles and piano wire were used to true it up. A total of nine aircraft were built.[2]

Specifications

  • Cruising speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
  • Max speed: 139 km/h (86 mph)
  • Span: 11.6 m (38 ft)
  • Empty weight: 786 kg (1,733 lb)
  • Full weight: 1,111 kg (2,449 lb)
  • Engine: 140 HP Argus
  • Crew: 2
  • Armament: One 8 mm (0.31 in) Madsen machine gun in a movable rear mount[3]
  • Cockpit: Open

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