Avia BH-11
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Avia BH-11 was a Czechoslovak two-seat light monoplane produced by Avia in the early 1920s as part of the BH series designed by Pavel Beneš and Miroslav Hajn. It represented the emerging Czech aviation industry's move toward efficient low-wing monoplane configurations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czech low-wing monoplane of the early 1920s with open tandem cockpit
- Clean parasol-style low wing with fixed undercarriage
- Designed by Pavel Benes and Miroslav Hajn at Avia
A compact low-wing monoplane with open tandem cockpits, a rounded nose housing a small rotary or inline engine, and simple fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-11 has a length of 6.64 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.72 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1–2.
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History
The BH series formed the backbone of Avia's interwar design output, with the BH-11 serving as a trainer and touring aircraft. Czechoslovakia was building a capable domestic aviation industry in this period, and Avia's BH designs were progressive for their time.
Variants
The BH series included numerous variants (BH-1 through BH-21 and beyond), each a progressive development; the BH-11 was a two-seat sporting and training derivative.
Where you'll see it
Used within Czechoslovakia for sport flying and pilot training during the mid-1920s; not exported in significant numbers.
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