Praga E-112
CKD-Praga · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Praga E-112 was a prototype Czechoslovak training aircraft of the 1940s, rejected in favour of the Zlin Z-26.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- low-mounted cantilever wing
- crew of two in tandem under a three-part plexiglass canopy
- fixed tailwheel undercarriage
A tractor-configuration cantilever monoplane of mixed wood and metal construction, with a wooden low wing and a welded steel-frame fuselage covered in fabric. It has dual controls.
Specifications
- The Praga E-112 has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.65 m (35 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built to a 1946 specification for a two-seat elementary trainer for the Czechoslovak Air Force and civil use, with a Walter Minor 4-III engine. The design team was led by Jaroslav Slechta, and the prototype was built by Letov at Letnany and first flew there on 14 September 1947.
Variants
Only the prototype was built. After factory testing it received revised tail surfaces and a modified engine cowling to improve cooling.
Where you'll see it
The E-112 and the Z-26 were delivered for evaluation in February 1948, and the Z-26 was chosen. Work on the E-112 continued into 1949 and new propellers improved its performance, but no production orders followed.
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