Avia BH-23
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1926 · fighter
The Avia BH-23 was a prototype night fighter built in Czechoslovakia in 1926. It was designed by Pavel Beneš and Miroslav Hajn.
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 night fighter
- Single Skoda-built Hispano-Suiza 8Aa engine
- Searchlights and night-flying equipment
Look for a single-seat biplane fighter with a span of 8.9 m and night-flying equipment fitted.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-23 has a length of 6.87 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.9 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The design was derived from the BH-21 day fighter and incorporated structural changes made to the BH-22 trainer. It was originally designated BH-22N and was powered by a 180 hp Škoda-built Hispano-Suiza 8Aa engine.
Variants
The type was originally designated BH-22N. Two were built.
Where you'll see it
Searchlights and other night-flying equipment were added, but the Czechoslovak Air Force was not interested and no sale resulted.
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