Avia BH-22
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Avia BH-22 was a trainer aircraft built in Czechoslovakia in 1925, based on the BH-21 fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane
- Single Hispano-Suiza 8Aa V8 engine
- Reduced wing stagger compared with the BH-21
A single-seat biplane with a 180 hp Skoda-built Hispano-Suiza 8Aa engine and a span of 8.9 m.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-22 has a length of 6.87 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.9 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 216 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
A smaller engine was used and the armament removed, and the lighter engine required the wing stagger to be decreased. It first flew on 30 July 1926.
Variants
Some aeroplanes carried a camera gun. No significant modifications were made to the BH-21 airframe structure.
Where you'll see it
Thirty were built. The type saw long service as a special aerobatic trainer, and several eventually found their way into Czechoslovakia's aero clubs.
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