Aero A.300
AERO Vodochody Aerospace · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1938 · bomber
The Aero A.300 was a twin-engine low-wing monoplane designed as a military bomber and reconnaissance aircraft for the Czechoslovak Air Force, closely sharing its airframe with the civil A.304. Its high speed for a light bomber of 1938 reflected the advanced state of Czechoslovak aviation development.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engine Czechoslovak light bomber monoplane, 1938
- Glazed bombardier nose and retractable undercarriage
- Closely related to civil A.304 airliner airframe
Twin-engine low-wing monoplane visually similar to the A.304 airliner but with a glazed bombardier position in the nose and provision for defensive armament in dorsal and ventral positions.
Specifications
- The Aero A.300 has a length of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.05 m (62 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 456 km/h (283 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
First flown in 1938, the A.300 was developed urgently in response to deteriorating European security, but the Munich Agreement and subsequent German occupation meant that production was never realised for the Czechoslovak Air Force. The design incorporated modern features including retractable undercarriage and all-metal stressed-skin construction.
Variants
The A.304 was the civil transport counterpart; minor differences existed between prototype sub-variants of the A.300.
Where you'll see it
The A.300 did not enter operational service with the Czechoslovak Air Force before the German occupation in March 1939 ended indigenous production.
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