Avia B-156
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1934 · bomber
The Avia B-156 was a Czechoslovak twin-engine light bomber prototype developed in the mid-1930s as the Czech aviation industry explored modern monoplane bomber configurations. It represented a significant advance over earlier biplane bomber types.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czechoslovak twin-engine low-wing monoplane bomber prototype of the 1930s
- Twin radial engines in long-chord cowlings on tapered low wings
- Glazed nose bombardier position and enclosed crew compartments
A twin-engine low-wing monoplane with a glazed nose, retractable undercarriage, and twin radial engines; its clean lines reflect the transition to modern bomber design in the mid-1930s.
Specifications
- The Avia B-156 has a length of 10.55 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.1 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 350 km/h (217 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4.
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History
Designed by Avia and first flown in 1934, the B-156 was a prototype intended to evaluate modern bomber design concepts for the Czechoslovak Air Force. It did not enter series production but contributed to Czech aeronautical knowledge.
Variants
A single prototype was built; no production variants were developed.
Where you'll see it
Limited to prototype trials with the Czechoslovak Air Force; not adopted for operational service.
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