
Aero A-10 | |
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| Země | Československu |
| Roli | Letadlo |
| První let | 3. ledna 1922 |
| Postaven | 5 |
Tá Aero Letňany A-10 byl dvouplošný dopravní letoun vyráběný v Československu krátce po první světové válce. Jednalo se o první komerční letadlo postavené v Československu a bylo známé jako Ae-10 Limousine. Byl navržen Husnikem a Vlasákem a byl určen k uspokojení rostoucí potřeby letecké komunikace do a ze země.
Zdroj: Aero A-10 na Wikipedii
| Aero A-10 Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Pavel Senk |
| Lokalizace | Neznámé |
| Fotografie | 22 |
General Characteristics
The Aero A.10 was a biplane airliner produced in Czechoslovakia shortly after World War I. It was the first commercial aircraft built in the newly formed nation of Czechoslovakia, demonstrating early national aviation ambitions. Designed to meet the need for air communication, the A.10 inaugurated the first international routes for Czechoslovak Airlines (ČSA), connecting Prague and Bratislava.
| Property | Typical Value (A.10) |
|---|---|
| Roli | Commercial Airliner / Passenger Transport |
| Výrobce | Aero – tovarna letadel (Czechoslovakia) |
| First Flight | January 3, 1922 |
| Posádky | 2 (Pilot and Mechanic) |
| Capacity (Passengers) | 3 to 5 passengers (in an enclosed cabin) |
| Délka | 10.14 m (33 ft 3 in) |
| Rozpětí křídel | 14.17 m (46 ft 6 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,260 kg (4,982 lb) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engine: One Maybach Mb.IVa 6-cylinder, water-cooled piston engine, nose-mounted.
- Power Output: 190 kW (260 hp).
- Design Features: Biplane configuration with a fixed undercarriage. It was known as the “Ae-10 Limousine” due to its enclosed passenger cabin, which featured Triplex windows and double-walled construction for noise reduction.
- Cockpit: The pilot and mechanic sat side-by-side in an open cockpit located above and behind the passenger cabin.
- Wing Structure: The aircraft had a wooden structure covered in fabric. Ailerons were fitted only to the upper wing.
⚡ Performance and Service
- Maximum Speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 knots).
- Cruise Speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 knots).
- Service Ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft).
- Endurance: 4 hours.
- In Service: Four operational A.10s were used by Czechoslovak Airlines (ČSA) from 1923 to 1928, primarily on the Prague to Bratislava route.
- Legacy: Although quickly replaced by more modern aircraft (such as the Aero A.14), the A.10 marked an important first step for commercial aviation in Czechoslovakia.
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