KR-1 (He-55) by Heinkel


T
wo-seat catapult-launched biplane flying boat, ship-born reconnaissater (so KR). Thirty wooden airframes (1930 vintage) were purchased and equipped with M-22 engines. Two catapults were also purchased and installed on navy ships. Nonetheless, most of KR-1 were 'served' by crane (not by catapults). In winter season KR-1 were installed on skis to operate from ice/snow.
In service until 1938.
ReferencesLinks
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.413-414;
  • KR-1
  • He-55
    		• Technical data
    Type KR-1 (He-55)
    Function Shipborn reconnaissater
    Year 1930
    Crew 2
    Engines 1*480hp M-22
    Length 10.4m
    Height ?m
    Wingspan 14.0m
    Wing area 56.9m2
    Empty weight 1550kg
    Loaded weight 2200kg
    Wing load 38.7kg/m2
    Power load 4.6kg/hp
    Maximum Speed at 0m 194km/h
    Cruise Speed 172km/h
    Landing Speed 80km/h
    Range 800km
    Flight Endurance 5h30min
    Ceiling 4800m
    Climb
    1000m 4min
    2000m 9min
    3000m 25.2min
    Payload
    Fuel+Oil 450+50kg
    Armament
    Guns 1*?
    Created January 25, 1996
    Modified May 27, 1999
    by Alexandre Savine    		 Back to
    Main Gate