Ærø A.10 | |
|---|---|
| Land | Tjekkoslovakiet |
| Rolle | Passagerfly |
| Første flyvning | 3. januar 1922 |
| Bygget | 5 |
Den Aero Letňany A.10 var et biplanfly produceret i Tjekkoslovakiet kort efter første verdenskrig. Det var det første kommercielle fly, der blev bygget i Tjekkoslovakiet og var kendt som Ae-10 Limousine. Det blev designet af Husnik og Vlasak og var beregnet til at imødekomme det voksende behov for luftkommunikation til og fra landet.
Kilde: Aero A.10 på Wikipedia
| Aero A-10 Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotograf | Pavel Senk |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Billeder | 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) |
|---|---|
| Rolle | Commercial Airliner / Passenger Transport |
| Producent | Aero – tovarna letadel (Czechoslovakia) |
| First Flight | January 3, 1922 |
| Besætning | 2 (Pilot and Mechanic) |
| Capacity (Passengers) | 3 to 5 passengers (in an enclosed cabin) |
| Længde | 10.14 m (33 ft 3 in) |
| Vingefang | 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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