Aero A.20
Aero Vodochody · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1923 · fighter
The Aero A.20 was a single-seat fighter biplane developed by Czechoslovak manufacturer Aero in the early 1920s to equip the newly formed Czechoslovak Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early Czechoslovak single-seat fighter biplane
- Open cockpit sesquiplane layout
- Operated by Czechoslovak Air Force in mid-1920s
A sesquiplane biplane with open cockpit, fixed undercarriage, and a radial or inline engine installation typical of early 1920s Central European fighters.
Specifications
- The Aero A.20 has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
One of the earliest fighter designs from Aero, the A.20 was produced in small numbers to provide the Czechoslovak Air Force with an indigenous combat aircraft. It was a conventional biplane fighter of the period, broadly similar in concept to contemporary Western European fighters. The type was relatively quickly superseded as more capable designs appeared.
Variants
No significant variants documented; a small production run for the Czechoslovak Air Force.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Czechoslovak Air Force in the mid-1920s as a frontline fighter before more modern designs replaced it.
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