Aero A.15
Aero · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1924 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Aero A.15 was a Czechoslovak two-seat reconnaissance biplane of the mid-1920s, serving the newly formed Czechoslovak Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czech interwar two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Equal-span biplane with N-strut interplane bracing
- Open cockpits with observer's ring-mounted gun in rear position
Conventional equal-span two-bay biplane, N-type interplane struts, fixed undercarriage with axle and fairings, in-line or vee piston engine with frontal radiator, and open tandem cockpits.
Specifications
- The Aero A.15 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Aero Vodochody produced the A.15 in the early 1920s as a two-seat reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft for the Czechoslovak military. It was a conventional equal-span biplane of the period, competing with imported designs for service contracts. The type helped establish Aero as a key supplier to the Czechoslovak armed forces.
Variants
The A.15 was produced in a standard series; minor engine variants may have existed.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Czechoslovak Air Force for reconnaissance and army cooperation duties through the late 1920s.
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