Hfb HFB-320 Hansa
The HFB 320 Hansa Jet was one of the first European business jets and is instantly recognisable for its forward-swept wings. The unusual wing swept forward to preserve cabin space and keep the main spar behind the passenger compartment, but it also brought complex structural challenges. German air forces used the type for transport and calibration duties, while civilian operators used it as an early corporate jet. Only 47 were built, leaving the Hansa Jet as a distinctive rarity in business aviation history.
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The HFB 320 Hansa Jet is instantly recognisable for its forward-swept wings, unusual among early business jets.
Specifications
| Length | 16.6 m (54 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.5 m (48 ft) |
| Height | 5 m (17 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 12 |
| Persons on board | 12 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9.2 t |
| Range | 1,600 NM (2,963 km) |
| Maximum speed | 450 kt (833 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 96 kt (178 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,250 ft/min (21.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 835 m (2,740 ft) |
| Landing distance | 810 m (2,657 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,140 l |
| Engines | 2x General Electric CJ610-5 |
| Units built | 47 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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