Praga BH-44
ČKD-Praga · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Praga BH-44 was a Czechoslovak light monoplane of the early 1930s, produced as part of the Beneš-Hajn (BH) series of light aircraft by ČKD-Praga. It served the touring and sports flying market in Czechoslovakia.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Czech inter-war light sports monoplane
- Single-seat or two-seat low-wing design
- Praga inline engine installation
A light low-wing monoplane with a clean inline engine installation, fixed undercarriage, and conventional tail. The Czech inter-war design lineage gives it similarities to other European light monoplanes of the period.
Specifications
- The Praga BH-44 has a length of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.25 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
ČKD-Praga developed the BH-44 as part of a family of light civil aircraft drawing on earlier Beneš-Hajn designs. The type served Czech aero clubs during the 1930s and demonstrated the capability of the Czechoslovak aviation industry.
Variants
The BH-44 was one variant in a series; related designs included the BH-40 and later BH numbers with incremental improvements.
Where you'll see it
The Praga BH-44 served with Czech aero clubs and private owners during the 1930s; it did not see military service.
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