Avia S-92
Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1946 · fighter
The Avia S-92 was a Czechoslovak-produced version of the German Messerschmitt Me 262, assembled from components found at the end of World War II and fitted with locally manufactured Jumo 004 engines.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czechoslovak-built version of the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter
- Twin Jumo 004-derived turbojet engines under swept wings
- Glazed nose and distinctive Me 262 undercarriage arrangement
Identical to the Me 262 — swept wings with underwing engine nacelles, tricycle undercarriage, and glazed nose; only markings distinguish it from the wartime German aircraft.
Specifications
- The Avia S-92 has a length of 10.6 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.48 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 800 km/h (497 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
After the liberation of Czechoslovakia, Avia discovered a cache of Me 262 airframes, components, and tooling. Between 1946 and 1948 the factory assembled nine single-seat S-92s and three two-seat CS-92 trainers, giving the Czechoslovak Air Force its first operational jet aircraft. The type was retired after the introduction of Soviet jets. The S-92 is notable as the only Me 262 to fly under a flag other than Germany's.
Variants
The S-92 was the single-seat fighter version; the CS-92 was a two-seat conversion trainer equivalent to the Me 262B.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Czechoslovak Air Force from 1950 to 1951, when they were replaced by Soviet-supplied MiG-15s.
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