Letov Š-16
Letov · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1926 · bomber
The Letov Š-16 was a Czechoslovak single-engine biplane bomber of the late 1920s, produced for the Czechoslovak Air Force during the interwar period. It was one of several Letov designs that equipped the nascent Czechoslovak military aviation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 1920s Czechoslovak single-engine biplane bomber
- Open cockpit biplane of interwar period
- Parasol or biplane configuration typical of Letov designs
A conventional equal-span biplane with a single inline or radial engine, open cockpits for crew, and a straightforward interwar military appearance typical of Letov products.
Specifications
- The Letov Š-16 has a length of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.6 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed and first flown in 1926, the Š-16 was a conventional biplane of its era, serving to build up the Czechoslovak Air Force's bomber strength. Letov was the primary indigenous aircraft manufacturer in Czechoslovakia during this period, producing a range of military types. The Š-16 served in limited numbers before being replaced by more modern types.
Variants
Limited variants were produced with different engine fits; the basic design remained consistent throughout its production run.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Czechoslovak Air Force in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Related aircraft
- Letov Š-21
- Letov Š-20
- Letov Š-31
- Letov Š-39
- Blackburn Ripon
- Blériot 127
- Boulton Paul Sidestrand
- Kawasaki Ka 87 (Army Type 87 Heavy Bomber)
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