Letov S-1 | |
|---|---|
| Paese | Cecoslovacchia |
| Ruolo | Sorveglianza |
| Primo volo | 1920 |
| Costruito | 28+64 |
Le Letov Š-1 era un aereo da sorveglianza biplano biplano monomotore cecoslovacco. Fu il primo aereo militare costruito in Cecoslovacchia. È stato progettato da Alois Šmolík a Letov Kbely. Lo Š-1 volò per la prima volta nel 1920. Letov Š-2 è un rimotorizzato dello Š-1.
fonte: Letov S-1 su Wikipedia
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| Fotografo | Pavel Senk |
| Localizzazione | Inconsapevole |
| Foto | 20 |
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General Characteristics
The Letov Š-1 (initially designated Šm-1) was a Czechoslovak single-engined, two-seat biplane. It holds a significant place in history as the first military aircraft designed and built in Czechoslovakia after the country’s formation following World War I. Designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely, it was primarily used by the Czechoslovak Air Force for surveillance, reconnaissance, and light bombing duties.
| Property | Typical Value (Š-1) |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Surveillance / Reconnaissance / Light Bomber |
| Produttore | Letov Kbely (Czechoslovakia) |
| First Flight | 1920 |
| No. Built | 28 (Š-1 variant) |
| Equipaggio | 2 (Pilot and Observer/Gunner) |
| Lunghezza | 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in) |
| Apertura alare | 13.23 m (43 ft 5 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,375 kg (3,031 lb) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engine: One Hiero L 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engine (of Austrian design).
- Power Output: 169 kW (227 hp) to 172 kW (230 hp).
- Structure: The Š-1 featured an all-wood construction, with the fuselage notably made from molded plywood. This was an advanced and unusual construction method for the time, though it complicated maintenance.
- Propeller: Two-bladed fixed-pitch propeller.
- Successor: The design led to the Š-2 variant (originally designated SM-1), which was re-engined with a more powerful 194 kW (260 hp) Maybach Mb.IVa engine.
Performance and Armament
- Maximum Speed: Up to 194 km/h (121 mph, 105 knots).
- Service Ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft).
- Range: Approximately 715 km (444 mi, 386 nmi).
- Fixed Armament:
- Forward: One 7.70 mm Vickers machine gun (for the pilot).
- Rear: Two 7.70 mm Lewis machine guns on a ring mount (for the observer/gunner).
- Ordnance Load: Could carry up to 120 kg (265 lb) of bombs for its light bomber role.
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