Avia B-33

Avia B-33
Zemlja	Иehoslovaиka
Ulogu	Avioni za kopneni napad
Prvi let	18 April 1944
Izgradio	6166

Čaj Ilyushin Il-10 was a Soviet ground attack aircraft developed at the end of World War II by the Ilyushin construction bureau. It was also license-built in Czechoslovakia by Avia as the Avia B-33.

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General Characteristics

The Avia B-33 was the Czechoslovak-built, licensed version of the Soviet Ilyushin Il-10 “Beast,” a heavily armored, single-engine ground attack aircraft developed at the end of World War II. Produced by Avia in the early Cold War era, the B-33 served as a primary close air support platform for Czechoslovakia and was also exported to other Eastern Bloc nations.

Property	Typical Value (Based on Il-10/B-33)
Ulogu	Ground Attack / Close Air Support
Proizvođača	Avia (Czechoslovakia)
First Flight (Il-10)	April 18, 1944
First Flight (B-33)	December 26, 1951
Posada	2 (Pilot and Rear Gunner)
Dužina	11.20 m (36 ft 9 in)
Raspon krila	13.40 m (43 ft 11 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	6,700 kg (14,771 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engine: One Mikulin M-42 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-12 piston engine (produced under license in Czechoslovakia).
Power Output: Approximately 1,470 kW (1,970 hp).
Armor: The aircraft was heavily armored, with a “bathtub” shell of armor plates (4 to 8 mm thick) protecting the engine and crew compartment, making it highly survivable against ground fire.
Construction: Low-wing monoplane with a metal-covered frame.
Landing Gear: Fully retractable main undercarriage, folding rearward.

Performance and Armament

Maximum Speed: Up to 551 km/h (342 mph, 298 knots) at altitude.
Cruise Speed: Approximately 310 km/h (190 mph, 170 knots).
Service Ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft).
Range: Approximately 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi).
Fixed Armament (B-33/Post-War Il-10):
- Forward: Four 23 mm NS-23 or NS-23RM cannons in the wings.
- Rear: One 20 mm B-20E cannon in a flexible rear turret for the gunner.
Ordnance Load: Normal bomb load of 400 kg (880 lb), maximum of 600 kg (1,300 lb), including:
- General-purpose bombs (up to 250 kg).
- Anti-tank HEAT bombs (PTAB-2.5-1.5).
- Unguided Rockets (RS-82 or RS-132) on underwing rails.