Avia 57
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1935 · airliner
The Avia 57 was a Czechoslovak twin-engine low-wing airliner prototype of 1935, designed to meet the requirements of Czechoslovak Airlines (CSA) for a modern passenger transport on European routes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Streamlined all-metal fuselage with retractable gear |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czechoslovak twin-engine low-wing airliner prototype
- Streamlined all-metal fuselage with retractable gear
- Designed for CSA Czechoslovak Airlines
A low-wing twin-engine monoplane with an all-metal streamlined fuselage, retractable undercarriage, and two radial or inline engines. Broadly similar to contemporary European airliners but with Czechoslovak design characteristics.
Specifications
- The Avia 57 has a length of 15.9 m (52 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.5 m (74 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Avia developed the 57 as a modern all-metal airliner to compete with contemporary American and European designs. The prototype demonstrated good performance but was not selected for production in large numbers; CSA opted for different types. The aircraft represented Czechoslovak ambitions in civil aviation manufacturing during the mid-1930s.
Variants
The Avia 57 was produced only as a prototype or in very small numbers; no significant variants entered service.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by CSA but did not enter significant airline service; the type remained primarily a prototype and demonstrator.
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