Aero A.10

Aero A.10
Land	Tjeckoslovakien
Roll	Trafikflygplan
Första flygningen	3 January 1922
Byggd	5

Den Aero Letňany A.10 was a biplane airliner produced in Czechoslovakia shortly after World War I. It was the first commercial aircraft to be built in Czechoslovakia and was known as the Ae-10 Limousine. It was designed by Husnik and Vlasak and was intended to meet the growing need for aerial communication to and from the country.

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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)
Roll	Commercial Airliner / Passenger Transport
Tillverkare	Aero – tovarna letadel (Czechoslovakia)
First Flight	January 3, 1922
besättning	2 (Pilot and Mechanic)
Capacity (Passengers)	3 to 5 passengers (in an enclosed cabin)
längd	10.14 m (33 ft 3 in)
Spännvidd	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.