Horten H.VI

The Horten H.VI was a flying wing aircraft designed by the Horten brothers during World War II.

H.VI
Role High performance sailplane
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Horten
Designer Walter and Reimar Horten
Number built 2
Developed from Horten H.IV

Based on the Horten H.IV, the H.VI was an enlarged version of the H.IV, with the goal of comparing their flying wing designs against the very large span Akaflieg Darmstadt D-30 Cirrus.

The H.VI was allocated the RLM ID number 8-253 and by inference Horten Ho 253 though this was little used in practice.[1]

Specifications (H.VI V2)

Data from Sailplanes 1920-1945[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) centre-section (wing-tips extended past the end of the centre-section)
  • Wingspan: 24.25 m (79 ft 7 in)
  • Height: 1 m (3 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 17.8 m2 (192 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 32.4
  • Empty weight: 330 kg (728 lb)
  • Gross weight: 410 kg (904 lb)

Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 1:43
  • Wing loading: 23 kg/m2 (4.7 lb/sq ft)
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References

  1. Parsch, Andreas. "German Military Aircraft Designations (1933-1945)". www.designation-systems.net. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  2. Simons, Martin (2006). Sailplanes 1920-1945 (2nd revised ed.). Königswinter: EQIP Werbung und Verlag G.m.b.H. ISBN 978-3-9806773-4-9.
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