Heinkel He 2

The He.1s were followed rapidly by the He 2, a tandem two seat open cockpit seaplane, with larger span wings allowing better and safer takeoffs and landings.
Engine types again were varied, the 268kW / 360 hp Rolls Royce Eagle IX, 223kW Hispano-Suiza, or 298kW Liberty being preferred. He 2s were also built in Sweden by Svenska Aero AB and served with the Swedish air force in the reconnaissance role, continuing in front line service until 1928. In Sweden the He 1 and 2 were designated S 1 and S 2 respectively.
The Svenska S.2 was exported to Finland and possibly other countries.

Maximum level speed: 185km/h

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