Häfeli DH-2
| DH-2 | |
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| Role | Reconnaissance biplane |
| Manufacturer | K + W |
| Designer | August Häfeli |
| First flight | 1916 |
| Introduction | 1916 |
| Retired | 1922 |
| Primary user | Swiss Air Force |
| Number built | 6 |
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The Häfeli DH-2 was a 1910s Swiss two-seat reconnaissance aircraft, built by aircraft department of the Eidgenoessische Konstruktionswerkstaette (K + W) at Thun, Switzerland.
Development and design
Following on from his earlier design (the DH-1), August Häfeli designed a more conventional biplane for reconnaissance duties designated the Häfeli DH-2. It was a two-bay of wood and fabric construction, powered by a 100 hp (75 kW) Mercedes D.I engine, the next five were fitted with an Argus As II water-cooled inline engine. The engine required a large flat radiator which was mounted beside the front cockpit. Performance was disappointing and the aircraft did not go into production. An improved version, the Hafeli DH-3 was developed.
Operational history
The six DH-2s built during 1916 were used to train pilots and observers until they were withdrawn from service in 1922.
Operators
Specifications (DH-2)
Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985)
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Length: ()
- Wingspan: ()
- Height: ()
- Powerplant: 1 × Argus As II inline piston, 120 hp (89 kW)
Performance
References
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985). Orbis Publishing.