Avia BH-19
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1924 · fighter
The Avia BH-19 was a Czechoslovak single-seat fighter sesquiplane of the early 1920s, combining a large upper wing with a much smaller lower wing in a transitional design between biplanes and monoplanes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1920s Czechoslovak low-wing sesquiplane fighter
- Small lower wing below a larger upper wing
- Open cockpit with prominent exhaust stacks
The sesquiplane configuration — one large upper wing and a much smaller lower stub wing — is distinctive. An open cockpit and Hispano-Suiza engine in a conventional nose mounting complete the profile.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-19 has a length of 7.37 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Pavel Beneš and Miroslav Hajn at Avia, the BH-19 first flew in 1924 as part of a series of progressive fighter designs. It was evaluated by the Czechoslovak Air Force but not selected for large-scale production.
Variants
A small number of development examples were built; no major production variants followed.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Czechoslovak Air Force in the mid-1920s; no operational squadrons equipped.
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