Letov Š-5
Letov · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1923 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Letov Š-5 was a light scout aircraft built by Letov in the early 1920s. Only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Biplane wings
- Single nose-mounted engine driving a tractor propeller
- Mid-wing biplane, single piston-engined
A two-seat scout with a 230 hp Hiero L six-cylinder water-cooled inline engine. Its armament was one Vickers and two Lewis machine guns.
Specifications
- The Letov Š-5 has a length of 8.3 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.7 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Š-5 flew in 1923 and was similar to the Letov Š-1 in armament and equipment. It was heavier than the Š-1 and had a stronger fuselage that was easier to repair.
Variants
Only one Š-5 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft served at an aviation school in Cheb until 1930.
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