Avia B.122
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Avia B.122 Vosa was a Czechoslovak two-seat biplane used for training and aerobatic competition in the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Open tandem cockpits with rounded fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czech two-seat biplane trainer and sports aircraft
- Open tandem cockpits with rounded fuselage
- Radial engine with prominent cowling
A compact equal-span biplane with open cockpits, distinctive rounded fuselage cross-section, and a radial engine; similar in concept to the contemporary Bücker Jungmann.
Specifications
- The Avia B.122 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.85 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Avia developed the B.122 as a versatile light biplane for both military training and sport aviation. It first flew in 1934 and achieved some success in aerobatic competition before the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939 ended further development.
Variants
Several sub-variants were built with differing engine installations; the basic airframe remained consistent.
Where you'll see it
The B.122 served with Czech aero clubs and the Czechoslovak Air Force training organisation through the late 1930s.
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