Ho IV


Ho IV a Background and Data Table

Ho IV b Background and Data Table

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Schematic for the Ho IV a

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Schematic for the Ho IV b

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The finished Ho IV

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The first Ho IV, serial number 22

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The Ho IV glider being admired at the Minden airport

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Prone position used in many of the Horten aircraft

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The Ho IV getting a tow

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  Dezso George-Falvy flying the Ho IV during tests at Mississippi State University in 1959

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Gorgeous illustration of the Ho IV against the Horten logo by Reinhold Stadler. Courtesy of the artist. Thanks, Reinhold!

Another great illustration of the Horten IV by Reinhold Stadler (this one shows the middle section)

 

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Color pictures of the Ho IV during testing at MSU

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The Ho IV at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California.

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The Ho IV at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California. Note the modifications to the center section. Compare them with the profile in this picture.

New! Pictures of the NASM's Ho IV during restoration!