Letov Š-1
| 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 | Template:Avyear[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 first military aircraft built in Czechoslovakia.[1] It was designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely. Š-1 first flew in 1920.
Variants
- 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 2 passengers.[1]
Specifications (Š-1)
Data from The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
Performance
Armament
- 1x fixed machine gun
- 1x twin machine gun on swiwel mount
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Letov S-2 at Prague Aviation Museum.
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Angelucci, Enzo. The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980. San Diego, California: The Military Press, 1983. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
- Donald, David. The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Ottawa, Canada: Prospero Books, 1997. = ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
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