Avia BH-29
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1927 · fighter
The Avia BH-29 was a Czechoslovak single-seat biplane fighter prototype of the late 1920s, developed by Avia as part of their series of BH-design fighter aircraft. It competed for Czech Air Force orders during the interwar period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czechoslovak interwar biplane fighter
- Single tractor engine, equal-span biplane wings
- Built by Avia for Czech Air Force evaluation
Compact single-bay biplane with a single radial engine, fixed undercarriage, and clean lines typical of Avia's interwar fighter designs.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-29 has a length of 7.4 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The BH-29 was one of a line of Avia biplane fighters developed by Pavel Beneš and Miroslav Hajn in the mid-to-late 1920s. Czechoslovakia maintained an active domestic aircraft industry and Avia was its primary fighter producer. The BH-29 competed in the late 1920s evaluation programmes but was not selected for large-scale production.
Variants
The BH-29 appears to have been produced only as a prototype or in very small evaluation numbers; no major variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
The BH-29 did not enter widespread service with the Czechoslovak Air Force and is now a minor footnote in Czechoslovak aviation history.
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