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Letov S-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 Template:Avyear.
Variants
- SH-1 : 127 kW (230 hp Hiero L engines. Later redesignated S-1. 28 built.
- SM-1 : 194 kW (260 hp Maybach Mb.IVa engines. Later redesignated S-2. 64 built.[1]
- Sm A 1 : Commercial variant. Canopy over rear cockpit for 2 passengers.[1]
Specifications (Š-1)
Data from Donald, 1997. p. 563.[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 8.31 m ()
- Wingspan: 13.23 m (43 ft 4.75 in)
- Height: ()
- Empty weight: 861 kg ()
- Max takeoff weight: 1,375 kg (3,031 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Hiero 6L inline engine, 169 kW (230 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 194 km/h (120 mph)
- Range: 715 km ()
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m ()
Armament
- 1x fixed machine gun
- 1x twin machine gun on swiwel mount
See also
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| Records | Flight airspeed record · Flight distance record · Flight altitude record · Flight endurance record · Most produced aircraft |
References
Bibliography
The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. (1997). Ed. Donald, David. Prospero Books. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
Lists relating to aviation | |
|---|---|
| General | Timeline of aviation · Aircraft · Aircraft manufacturers · Aircraft engines · Aircraft engine manufacturers · Airports · Airlines |
| Military | Air forces · Aircraft weapons · Missiles · Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) · Experimental aircraft |
| Notable incidents and accidents | Military aviation · Airliners · General aviation · Famous aviation-related deaths |
| Records | Flight airspeed record · Flight distance record · Flight altitude record · Flight endurance record · Most produced aircraft |
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