Letov Š-1
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| A Letov Š-2 (re-engined Š-1) at the Kbely museum | |
| Role | Surveillance |
| Manufacturer | Letov Kbely |
| Designer | Alois Šmolík |
| First flight | 1920[1] |
| Primary user | Czechoslovakian Air Force |
| Number built | 28 Š-1, 64 Š-2[1] |
The Letov Š-1 was a Czechoslovak single-engined, two-seat biplane surveillance aircraft. It was the first military aircraft built in Czechoslovakia.[1] It was designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely. The Š-1 first flew in 1920.
Variants[edit]
- SH-1
- 127 kW (170 hp) Hiero L engines. Later redesignated Š-1. 28 built.
- SM-1
- 194 kW (260 hp) Maybach Mb.IVa engines. Later redesignated Š-2. 64 built.[1]
- Sm A 1
- Commercial variant. Canopy over rear cockpit for two passengers.[1]
Specifications (Š-1)[edit]
Data from The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 13.23 m (43 ft 5 in)
- Height: 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
- Empty weight: 861 kg (1,898 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,375 kg (3,031 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hiero L 6-cylinder water-cooledin-line piston engine, 169 kW (227 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 194 km/h (121 mph, 105 kn)
- Range: 715 km (444 mi, 386 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft) [2]
Armament
References[edit]
Further reading[edit]
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- Angelucci, Enzo (1983). The Rand McNally encyclopedia of military aircraft, 1914-1980. San Diego, California: The Military Press. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
- Donald, David (1997). The encyclopedia of world aircraft (Updated ed.). Ottawa: Prospero Books. ISBN 9781856053754.