Letov Š-25

Letov · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1930 · light aircraft

The Letov Š-25 was a Czechoslovak single-engined, two-seat biplane trainer. It was designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely.

Recognition (WEFT)

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Spot it by:

• Two-seat biplane primary trainer
• Single Škoda HS 8Fb piston engine with a two-blade fixed-pitch propeller
• Single-engine biplane with a span of about 11.35 m

A two-seat trainer biplane with a single 300 hp engine in the nose.

Specifications

• The Letov Š-25 has a length of 9.45 m (31 ft).
• It has a wingspan of 11.35 m (37 ft).
• Its maximum speed is 197 km/h (122 mph).
• Typical crew: 2.

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History

It first flew in July 1930 and was intended as a primary trainer for the Czechoslovak Air Force.

Variants

There were no variants: one aircraft was built, later modified for night flying.

Where you'll see it

The Czechoslovak Air Force is listed as the primary user.

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