Praga E-55
ČKD-Praga / Letov · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The E-55 was a Czechoslovak post-war light touring and club aircraft developed jointly by ČKD-Praga and Letov, intended to restart Czech civil aviation after the Second World War. It was a conventional low-wing monoplane for private and club use.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.13 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czech post-war light club aircraft
- Low-wing monoplane with enclosed cabin
- Praga inline engine
A straightforward low-wing touring monoplane with a conventional tail, enclosed two-seat cabin, and light piston engine. It closely resembles other post-war European club aircraft of similar size.
Specifications
- The Praga E-55 has a length of 8.13 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 167 km/h (104 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed in the immediate post-war period and first flying in 1949, the E-55 was part of Czechoslovakia's effort to re-establish its aviation industry under the new Communist government. Production remained limited as emphasis shifted to licensed Soviet types.
Variants
The E-55 was produced in small numbers; no significantly different production variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
The E-55 served with Czechoslovak aero clubs in the late 1940s and early 1950s before being superseded by Soviet-designed types that became standard in Eastern Bloc countries.
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