Aero Ae 50
Aero Vodochody · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The Aero Ae 50 was a Czechoslovak light high-wing monoplane of the late 1940s, used for touring and club flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing strut-braced Czech light monoplane
- Single piston engine with radial or flat-four cowling
- Side-by-side seating under a broad cabin
A conventional high-wing light aircraft with strut-braced wings; externally similar to many Western European touring types of the era, distinguished only by its Czech registration markings.
Specifications
- The Aero Ae 50 has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.48 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 176 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced by Aero Vodochody in the post-war period, the Ae 50 was a straightforward design aimed at reviving Czech civil aviation after World War II. It was used by aero clubs and private operators.
Variants
No significant production variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Czechoslovak aero clubs in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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