Avia BH-9
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Avia BH-9 was a Czech two-seat primary training biplane first flown in 1923, designed for initial pilot instruction within the Czechoslovak Air Force. It was a simple, docile biplane suited to introducing students to flight.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czech 1923 two-seat training biplane
- School aircraft for the Czechoslovak Air Force
- Compact equal-span biplane with tandem cockpits
A compact equal-span biplane with two open cockpits in tandem, a light piston engine, and simple fixed undercarriage. Virtually indistinguishable from other European elementary trainers of the early 1920s.
Specifications
- The Avia BH-9 has a length of 6.64 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.72 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 157 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Part of the broad BH development programme, the BH-9 was optimised for ease of instruction rather than performance. Its modest top speed and gentle handling made it suitable for novice pilots. It was used alongside the BH-4 and BH-5 in building the Czechoslovak pilot training syllabus during the early 1920s.
Variants
The BH-9 was a single-model trainer; it did not develop into a family of subtypes.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Czechoslovak Air Force as a primary trainer from approximately 1923 to the late 1920s.
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