Aero A.46
Aero Vodochody · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1931 · fighter
The Aero A.46 was a Czechoslovak single-seat fighter biplane developed in the early 1930s as part of Aero's A-series of military aircraft. It was a conventional design representing Czech inter-war military aviation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czech inter-war single-seat fighter biplane
- Part of Aero's A-series fighter family
- Open cockpit with radial engine
A conventional biplane with equal-span wings, open cockpit, air-cooled radial engine, and fixed undercarriage — typical of Czech inter-war fighter development.
Specifications
- The Aero A.46 has a length of 8.45 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.82 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 196 km/h (122 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1931, the A.46 was evaluated by the Czechoslovak Air Force but did not enter large-scale production, as more capable foreign and domestic designs were available. Aero continued to develop its fighter line throughout the decade.
Variants
No major production variants entered service.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Czechoslovak Air Force; did not achieve significant operational service.
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