Bohemia B.5
Bohemia Aircraft Works · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1919 · light aircraft
The Bohemia B.5 holds the distinction of being the first aircraft designed and built in Czechoslovakia, flying at Plzeň-Bory on 27 April 1919.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.68 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- First aircraft designed and built in Czechoslovakia, flown April 1919
- Two-seat tandem biplane with NAG inline engine
- Single example, wood and fabric construction, tailskid gear
Conventional staggered biplane layout with ailerons on the upper wing only and tandem open cockpits; indistinguishable from contemporary German or Austrian training biplanes except by its markings.
Specifications
- The Bohemia B.5 has a length of 6.68 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Constructed by the Bohemia Aircraft Works in the newly independent Czechoslovakia, the B.5 was a conventional two-seat biplane powered by a German NAG four-cylinder inline engine. Only one example was built, serving as a proof of concept for domestic aircraft manufacture.
Variants
No variants; a single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
The B.5 was a demonstration aircraft only and did not enter service with any operator.
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