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The Heinkel He 51 originated as a civil aviation training aircraft. It had a fabric covered all-metal airframe. Its powerful V-12 engine and streamlining enabled speeds nearing 200 MPH. It was one of the fastest biplanes of the early 1930's.

The aircraft was modified for use as a fighter by elongating its fuselage by some 16" and placing streamlined fairings around the main landing gear. In 1935 it was designated as a fighter aircraft for the Luftwaffe.

Modifications were made to reinforce the He 51 airframe for the demands of dive bombing before mass production started in 1936.

Initial deployment consisted of 79 aircraft used to support General Franco's forces in Spain during the Civil War. In the early days of the war the aircraft met with success when they engaged and defeated less modern biplane fighter aircraft.

Eventually the He 51 faced modern monoplane fighter aircraft supplied by the Soviet Union. The He 51 proved too slow to be effective against these aircraft. Their role was then changed to ground-attack and bombing where they proved effective, but were vulnerable to small arms fire due to their liquid cooled engines.

The Heinkel He 51 was the primary Luftwaffe fighter through 1938, after which it was used as a trainer until 1943. One version of the He 51 was equipped with floats.

Some 700 Heinkel He 51 aircraft of all versions were produced.

Specifications
Primary Function: Engine: Power: Crew: Length: Wingspan: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Machine Guns: Ordnance: Cruise Speed: Max. Speed: Initial Climb: Ceiling: Range: First Flight: Year Deployed:	fighter/ground attack BMW V12 750 hp one 27' 7" 36' 1" 3,220 lbs. 4,180 lbs. 2- 7.92 mm 175 lbs. 178 mph 205 mph 2,475 fpm 25,250 feet 350 miles 5/2/1933 1936

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RC Heinkel He 51 by Jakijem of RC Groups.

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Pictured above is the rc Heinkel He 51 built by jackijen of RC Groups. It is made from plywood and depron. Wingspan is 36" and power is by a Tower Brushless motor. Weight is 1 1/2 lbs.

The first picture below is of Charles Moyer and his rc Heinkel He 51. It has a wingspan of 82" and is powered by a O.S. 1.08 engine. Weight is about 16 lbs.

Pictured second next below is the great looking rc giant scale Heinkel He 51 scratch built by Bob Schults. It has a wingspan of 95" and is powered by a Fuji BT-32 engine. The picture shows it with a cowl for a radial engine.

The third picture below is the rc Heinkel He 51 built by Dick Rusack. It has a 71" wingspan and is powered by a Enya 1.20 engine.

The last picture is of the rc Heinkel He 51 kit for sale by Kit Cutters. It has a 72 1/2" wingspan and can be powered by .90 to 1.20 2C engines. Heinkel He 51 plans are for sale by Kit Cutters separately.

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Charles Moyer and his rc Heinkel He 51.

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The rc Heinkel He 51 built by Bob Schultz.

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Dick Rusack's rc Heinkel He 51.

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Heinkel He 51 rc built from Kit Cutters plans.

RCM has Heinkel He 51 plans for sale. It has a 72.5" wingspan and a length of 57". Construction is balsa and ply. Engines can be from .90 to 1.20.

AMTJIM of RC Groups was looking for a rc Heinkel He-51 for sale.

At RC Universe messacar asked about the Heinkel He-51 paint scheme.

WTFLYER of RC Groups posted a link to rc Heinkel He-51 plans.

Paul, aka pd1 of RC Groups started a construction thread of a rc Heinkel He 51 from his own plans. It has a wingspan of 42", weighs 1 lb. 14 oz., and is powered by a Dymond A22-20L motor.

Tom Jacoby has a rc Heinkel He 51 with a wingspan of 54".

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