Astra Proto 2
Fabrica de avioane Astra · Romania · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
Proto 2 was a training biplane manufactured at the Fabrica de avioane Astra in Arad in 1924.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat training biplane
- Water-cooled Hispano-Suiza V-8 engine of 180 hp
- Wooden two-bladed propeller
Look for a small two-seat biplane about 7 m long with a span of 9.6 m and a V-8 engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Astra Proto 2 has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 174 km/h (108 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Ștefan Protopopescu and improved at the Astra factory. It first flew in 1924.
Variants
Twenty-five aircraft were built in a single version.
Where you'll see it
The Romanian Air Force used it as a trainer from 1924 until 1930. A total of 25 were built.
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