Orlogsværftet H-Maskinen Explained

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: 120km/h
• Max speed: 139km/h
• Span: 11.6m (38.1feet)
• Empty weight: 786kg (1,733lb)
• Full weight: 1111kg (2,449lb)
• Engine: 140 HP Argus
• Crew: 2
• Armament: One 8mm Madsen machine gun in a movable rear mount^[3]
• Cockpit: Open

Notes and References

1. Web site: Orlogsværftet-H-maskinen. 2021-12-19.
2. Web site: Danmarks Flymuseum - H-Maskinen. flymuseum.dk.
3. Web site: Orlogsværftet H-Maskinen. airwar.ru.