It was a high-wing monoplane with an inline engine, fixed undercarriage and single, open cockpit, designed as an advanced trainer.

Henschel & Son of Kassel were originally known as manufacturers of locomotives, though they later produced lorries and buses.

It was a high-wing braced monoplane, with gull wing roots to enhance the pilot's forward view from the open cockpit set well back behind the trailing edge.

The wing was built around two metal spars with metal-covered leading edges and fabric elsewhere.

The spatted main-wheels were carried on streamlined legs which angled outwards from the lower fuselage to increase the track.