Aero A.10

Aero A.10
Pays	Tchécoslovaquie
Rôle	avion de ligne
Premier vol	3 janvier 1922
Construit	5

Lla Aero Letňany A.10 était un avion de ligne biplan produit en Tchécoslovaquie peu après la Première Guerre mondiale. C’était le premier avion commercial à être construit en Tchécoslovaquie et était connu sous le nom de Ae-10 Limousine. Il a été conçu par Husnik et Vlasak et était destiné à répondre aux besoins croissants de communication aérienne vers et depuis le pays.

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Aero A-10 Walk Around
Photographe	Pavel Senk
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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)
Rôle	Commercial Airliner / Passenger Transport
Fabricant	Aero – tovarna letadel (Czechoslovakia)
First Flight	January 3, 1922
Crew	2 (Pilot and Mechanic)
Capacity (Passengers)	3 to 5 passengers (in an enclosed cabin)
Length	10.14 m (33 ft 3 in)
Envergure	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.