Avia BH-12
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Avia BH-12 was a two-seat sport aircraft built in Czechoslovakia in 1924. It was a low-wing braced monoplane intended for sports flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wing folds back flat against the fuselage sides |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing braced monoplane
- Wing folds back flat against the fuselage sides
- Two-seat sports layout
Look for a low-wing braced monoplane with a 9.77 m span whose wings fold back along the fuselage.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-12 has a length of 6.34 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.77 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was the final development of the Avia BH-9 family, which had its roots in Avia's first aircraft design, the BH-1. It was designed by Pavel Beneš and Miroslav Hajn and powered by a 60 hp Walter NZ 60 engine.
Variants
Only one BH-12 was built.
Where you'll see it
Its redesigned wing could be folded so that the aircraft could be towed by road. The wing pivoted around its spar and folded back, flat against the fuselage sides.
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