Let L-200 Morava
Let Kunovice · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1957 · light aircraft
The Let L-200 Morava was a Czechoslovak twin-engine light touring aircraft produced from 1957, widely used across Eastern Bloc countries and exported to Western Europe. It was one of the most successful light twin-engine designs from the communist bloc.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Distinctive oval fuselage cross-section and large glazed cockpit |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- Czechoslovak twin-engine light touring and business aircraft
- T-tail with twin piston engines on low wings
- Distinctive oval fuselage cross-section and large glazed cockpit
Small low-wing twin with a T-tail, two piston engines in wing nacelles, and a distinctive large teardrop-shaped cockpit glazing giving it a purposeful, modern look for a late-1950s design.
Specifications
- The Let L-200 Morava has a length of 8.61 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.31 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Developed by the Let factory in Kunovice, the L-200 Morava first flew in 1957 and entered production in 1958. It was used extensively for touring, training, and liaison duties in Czechoslovakia, other Eastern European countries, and was exported to non-aligned nations. Its T-tail and twin-engine layout gave it a modern appearance for its era.
Variants
The L-200A was the initial version; the L-200D introduced more powerful engines and minor improvements. Total production reached several hundred aircraft.
Where you'll see it
The Morava served with aero clubs, flying schools, and light transport operators across Eastern Europe from the late 1950s through the 1980s; a number remain airworthy in private ownership.
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