Heinkel He III Click here to read an extract from the novel featuring this aircraft.

The HE III was first demonstrated as a civilian transport aircraft in 1936.Early examples were used during the Spanish Civil War. Modifications followed experience as the advantages of arming bombers against fighter attack became evident.

The He III H-20 major specifications were::

    Speed: Km/h 474 Kph (296 mph)
    Wingspan: 22.5m (73 ft)
    Length: 16.5m (54 ft)
    Engines: 2 Daimler Benz 601A (He III P -1) or Junkers Jumo 213 (He III H-20)

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