Avia 14T
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1957 · transport aircraft
The Avia 14T was a Czechoslovak licence-built variant of the Soviet Ilyushin Il-14 twin-piston transport, produced by Avia in Prague with modifications to suit Czech Air Force and civil operator requirements.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 21.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czech licence-built Ilyushin Il-14 transport derivative
- Twin radial piston engines, low straight wing
- Soviet-influenced Czechoslovak airliner/transport
A low-wing twin-piston transport with a conventional circular-section fuselage, two large Shvetsov ASh-82T radial engine nacelles under the straight wings, and a retractable tricycle undercarriage; virtually identical externally to the Soviet Il-14 it was derived from.
Specifications
- The Avia 14T has a length of 21.31 m (70 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 31.7 m (104 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 430 km/h (267 mph).
- Typical crew: 4 + 32 passengers.
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History
Czechoslovakia produced the Il-14 under licence from the Soviet Union during the 1950s, with the Avia 14 designation covering the Czech-built versions. The 14T (Transport) variant served primarily with the Czechoslovak Air Force and Czech civil aviation, carrying passengers and freight across Eastern Europe. The type was part of the broader Warsaw Pact standardisation of Soviet-pattern equipment.
Variants
Avia produced the basic Avia 14 (passenger), 14T (transport), and 14M (military) variants; all were based on the Il-14 airframe with incremental Czech modifications.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Czechoslovak Air Force and Czechoslovak Airlines (ČSA) from the late 1950s; also exported to other Warsaw Pact operators. Phased out during the 1970s as jet transports became available.
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