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The He 59 first appeared in 1931 and was a large twin-float biplane powered by two 492kW BMW VI engines. It was produced in limited numbers as a two- or four-seat reconnaissance and torpedo bomber, although numbers were operated as air-crew and armament trainers and for air-sea rescue. In the latter role it survived into World War II. Maximum level speed was 240km/h.
| CREW | 4 |
| ENGINE | 2 x BMW VI 6.0 ZU, 485kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 8950 kg | 19731 lb |
| Empty weight | 5440 kg | 11993 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 23.7 m | 77 ft 9 in |
| Length | 17.4 m | 57 ft 1 in |
| Height | 7.1 m | 23 ft 4 in |
| Wing area | 153.4 m2 | 1651.18 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 240 km/h | 149 mph |
| Cruise speed | 205 km/h | 127 mph |
| Range w/max.fuel | 800 km | 497 miles |
| ARMAMENT | 1-2 7.92mm machine-guns 15 or 1 x 20mm machine-guns FF cannon |
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| Geir J. Valla, geir.valla(@)monet.no, 31.10.2008 Hello ! i`am collecting parts to a HE-59. Do anyone have a manual from this type aircraft ? |
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