Aero A.25
Aero Vodochody · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1920 · transport aircraft
The Aero A.25 was an early biplane produced by the newly formed Czechoslovak manufacturer Aero, serving as a light transport and trainer for the Czechoslovak Air Force in the early 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early Czechoslovak biplane trainer-transport
- Open-cockpit fabric biplane
- Operated by the nascent Czechoslovak Air Force
A conventional two-bay biplane with open cockpits and fixed undercarriage, typical of early 1920s Central European construction. Little distinguishes it visually from other small biplanes of the period.
Specifications
- The Aero A.25 has a length of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Aero Vodochody began producing aircraft shortly after Czechoslovak independence, and the A.25 was among the company's early designs intended to equip the new national air arm. It was a straightforward biplane drawing on contemporary European practice. Production numbers were modest as the type was soon superseded by more capable designs.
Variants
Few if any significant variants were produced; the A.25 was a relatively short-lived early design.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Czechoslovak Air Force in the early 1920s for training and general utility tasks before more advanced types entered service.
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