Praga BH-111
Praga · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Praga BH-111 was a Czechoslovak two-seat low-wing sportsplane designed to compete in Challenge 1932.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane braced with short struts and wire
- Two seats in tandem under a common multi-part canopy
- Fixed undercarriage with a tailskid and aerodynamic main-wheel covers
A wooden low-wing monoplane with rectangular rounded-tip wings that fold rearwards, and an inline engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Praga BH-111 has a length of 7.4 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was designed by Pavel Benes and Miroslav Hajn, hence the BH letters. It used a de Havilland Gipsy III inline engine.
Variants
Three were built, registered OK-BAH, OK-BEH and OK-BIH.
Where you'll see it
All three flew in Challenge 1932 and finished in average places. Afterwards they were used as touring aircraft in aero clubs.
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