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experimental monoplane

Handley Page H.P.20

Handley Page H.P.20

The Handley Page H.P.20 was an experimental monoplane modification of a de Havilland DH.9A, built to study controllable slots and slotted ailerons as high lift devices. It was the first aircraft to fly with controllable slots.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Handley Page
Country of origin
United Kingdom
First flight
1921-02-24

Specifications

Max takeoff weight
6,500 lb
Powerplant
Liberty 12-N water cooled V-12
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
30 ft
Wingspan
47 ft
Number built
1

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.