Aero A.12
Aero Vodochody · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1923 · bomber
The Aero A.12 was a Czechoslovak two-seat reconnaissance and observation biplane produced in the early 1920s for the newly formed Czechoslovak Air Force. It was one of the earliest production aircraft from the Aero company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early 1920s Czechoslovak two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Single inline-engine biplane for Czech Air Force
- One of Aero's first military production types
A conventional two-bay biplane of early 1920s design; standard configuration with inline engine, open tandem cockpits, and equal-span wings.
Specifications
- The Aero A.12 has a length of 8.3 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (pilot and observer).
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History
Developed around 1923 as Czechoslovakia sought to equip its air arm with domestically produced aircraft, the A.12 served as a reconnaissance and training type. It helped establish Aero Vodochody's position as a key Czechoslovak aircraft manufacturer.
Variants
Limited sub-variants with different engine fits are documented in Czech aviation records.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Czechoslovak Air Force in the 1920s in reconnaissance and training roles.
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