Aero Ae 04
Aero Vodochody · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1921 · light aircraft
The Aero Ae 04 was one of the earliest aircraft produced by the newly founded Aero company of Czechoslovakia, a small two-seat biplane from 1921 used for sport and training purposes in the young nation's nascent aviation scene.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early post-WWI Czech light two-seat biplane
- One of Aero's earliest designs from the foundation period
- Open cockpit trainer/sport aircraft
A small, simple biplane with open tandem cockpits, light wood-and-fabric construction, and the compact proportions of immediate post-WWI European light aircraft.
Specifications
- The Aero Ae 04 has a length of 5.6 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.7 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Produced shortly after Czechoslovakia's independence and the founding of Aero in 1919, the Ae 04 represented the company's early efforts to establish a domestic aircraft manufacturing capability. It flew in 1921 as part of a broader programme of light aircraft development.
Variants
No significant production variants; an early developmental type.
Where you'll see it
Used by Czech flying clubs and for pilot training; not a military type.
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