Aero A.30
AERO Vodochody Aerospace · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Aero A.30 was a Czechoslovak single-engine biplane designed for reconnaissance and liaison work in the late 1920s. It followed Aero's established formula of tandem open cockpits and an inline piston engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine Czechoslovak reconnaissance biplane, 1926
- Two open cockpits in tandem
- Strut-braced equal-span wings with wire bracing
Conventional interwar biplane with an inline engine, tandem open cockpits, and straight parallel wings with external struts and flying wires; the long-chord engine cowling distinguishes it from the earlier A.11.
Specifications
- The Aero A.30 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.3 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 198 km/h (123 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Introduced in 1926, the A.30 was developed to update the reconnaissance capability of the Czechoslovak Air Force. The design showed progressive refinement over earlier Aero types, with improved aerodynamics and a more powerful engine installation.
Variants
Several sub-variants with different powerplants were evaluated; export enquiries were received from neighbouring states.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Czechoslovak Air Force during the late 1920s and early 1930s in reconnaissance and training roles.
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