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Orlogsværftet H-Maskinen

Type of aircraft

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Overview

The Orlogsværftet H-Maskinen was a Danish military reconnaissance biplane built at the Orlogsværftet Flying Machine Workshop in 1917 and in service until 1924. 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.

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*Cruising speed: *Max speed: *Span: *Empty weight: *Full weight: *Engine: 140 HP Argus *Crew: 2 *Armament: One Madsen machine gun in a movable rear mount *Cockpit: Open

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