Aero A.32
Aero · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1927 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Aero A.32 was a Czechoslovak biplane built in the late 1920s for army co-operation, reconnaissance and tactical bombing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-seat army co-operation biplane
- Single radial engine in the nose
- Designed for low-level reconnaissance and tactical bombing
A two-seat biplane with a Gnome-Rhône built Bristol Jupiter radial and a top speed of 226 km/h.
Specifications
- The Aero A.32 has a length of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 226 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It began as the A.11J, an A.11 with significant changes for the low-level role. It first flew in 1927.
Variants
Export versions for Finland were the A.32IF and A.32GR.
Where you'll see it
The prototype A.32.1 flew in October 1928 and the Air Force took it over in December. Finland bought 16 in 1929 and used them until 1944, mostly as trainers; 116 were built in all.
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