Avia BH-28
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1927 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Avia BH-28 was a military reconnaissance biplane developed in Czechoslovakia in 1927 to meet a requirement from the government of Romania.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Single Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar radial engine
- Two crew, pilot and observer
A two-seat reconnaissance biplane with a 385 hp Jaguar radial engine and a span of 11.8 m.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-28 has a length of 9.05 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.8 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Avia based the design on its BH-26 but replaced the engine with an Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar, as the requirement specified.
Variants
Only the prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
The completed aircraft was taken to Bucharest for demonstration, but no order followed.
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