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 | 1920[1] |
| Primary user | Czechoslovakian Air Force |
| Number built | 28 Š-1, 64 Š-2[1] |
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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
- Length: 8.30 m (27ft and 3in)
- Wingspan: 13.23 m (43 ft 4.75 in)
- Height: 3.10m (10ft and 2in)
- Empty weight: 861 kg ()
- Max. takeoff weight: 1,375 kg (3,031 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hiero L 6-cylinder water-cooled inline engine, 169 kW (230 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 194 km/h (120 mph)
- Range: 715 km (445 miles)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m[2] (19,685 ft)
Armament
- 1x fixed machine gun
- 1x twin machine gun on swiwel mount
References
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- 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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