Heinkel He-51. Istrebitel.Foto. Characteristics.

The first fighter - biplane Heinkel 1930 appeared in the year, at the urging of Hitler, who wanted to bring back the German aviation. He showed himself very well in the Spanish Civil War and played a major role becoming the German Air Force.
 Ernst Heinkel, beginning with the 20-ies, worked hard to create a biplane fighter equipped with an 12-cylinder engine, power 750 hp But only in 1933, the first He-51 was designed. 

 Heinkel He-51 photo on the ground

 He was good aerodynamically, with a large spread of wings, had a rounded shape of horizontal and vertical tail. Tricycle landing gear with wheel support. Wheels and racks closed fairing. On Luftwaffe orders, they began to be mass-produced with 1934goda.

 Heinkel He-51 photo on the water

 When conducting a large propaganda campaign in the interests of Luftaffe, He-51 turned out to be in the center of publications. His graceful appearance, he was like a racing car of the time. Until 1938, this car was the main fighter of the German Air Force.

 During the war in Spain, He-51 showed itself from a very good side. Many Republican aircraft were shot down and air superiority won.

But it lasted until October 1936, when the air came and our fighters-15, which had higher flight performance was better armed. After this He-51 aircraft were transferred to the category of ground forces support aircraft.

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