Heinkel He. 111

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The Heinkel He. 111 is a twin-engined development of the He. 70, which it resembles very closely, except for the provision of two engines and a general all-round enlargement. The He. 111 has accommodation for ten passengers, four in a separate smoking compartment over the wing and six in the after compartment. It is fitted with two B.M.W. VI engines and a retractable undercarriage, the wheels swing back into the tails of the engine necelles when retracted. The He. 111 weighs 15,250 lbs. fully loaded, and has a cruising speed of 200 m.p.h.