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Aichi E3A
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Aichi E3A

1929 reconnaissance aircraft by Heinkel and Aichi

12Units built

Overview

The Aichi E3A was a reconnaissance seaplane developed in Germany as the Heinkel HD 56 to operate from warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, which designated it the Type 90-1 Reconnaissance Seaplane. It was a conventional single-bay biplane with staggered wings braced by N-type interplane struts. The pilot and gunner sat in tandem, open cockpits.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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