Hanriot HD.17

HD.17

National origin: France
Manufacturer: Hanriot
First flight: 1923
Primary user: Aéronautique Maritime
Number built: ;50

The Hanriot HD.17 was a French trainer seaplane of the 1920s. It was essentially a floatplane version of the ubiquitous HD.14 with a revised tail and a more powerful engine. Over 50 examples were operated by the Aéronautique Maritime, of which seven were converted to landplanes. A small number of HD.17s were exported to Estonia and Latvia.

Operators

France

French Navy

Estonia Latvia

Specifications (HD.17)

General characteristics

Crew: Two, pilot and instructor
Length: 8.33 m (27 ft 4 in)
Wingspan: 10.26 m (33 ft 8 in)
Height: 3.25 m (10 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 34.9 m² (376 ft²)
Empty weight: 725 kg (1,600 lb)
Gross weight: 980 kg (2,160 lb)
Powerplant: 1 x— Clerget 9B, 100 kW (130 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Range: 200 km (125 miles)

Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. pp. 470.
World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 896 Sheet 11.

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