Letov Š-33
Letov · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1930 · bomber
The Letov Š-33 was a Czechoslovak prototype long-range bomber of the early 1930s. It first flew on 15 August 1930.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engined cantilever mid-wing monoplane of metal construction, covered largely in fabric
- Fixed undercarriage with a tailskid
- Four-bladed propeller on an Isotta Fraschini engine of 800 hp
A large single-engined mid-wing bomber with a fixed tailskid undercarriage. Its planned armament was three machine guns and up to 800 kg of bombs.
Specifications
- The Letov Š-33 has a length of 13.44 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.7 m (71 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was built to a military requirement for a long-range bomber with a crew of two or three. After early flights the fuselage was lengthened by 30 cm behind the centre section, the tailwheel was replaced by a skid and the tail surfaces were enlarged to improve stability.
Variants
There were no variants: one prototype was built. Licence-built Praga engines with a reduction gear were delivered from July 1932.
Where you'll see it
It was tested but did not enter production.
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