ČKD-Praga E.210
ČKD-Praga · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1936 · fighter
The Praga E.210 was a Czechoslovak single-seat fighter prototype developed by ČKD-Praga in the mid-1930s, competing for adoption by the Czechoslovak Air Force. It featured a modern low-wing monoplane layout with retractable undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Czechoslovak single-seat fighter prototype of the late 1930s
- Low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Competing design during Czechoslovakia's pre-war fighter selection
Identified by its low-wing monoplane layout, single inline or radial engine, and the clean lines typical of mid-1930s European fighter prototypes.
Specifications
- The ČKD-Praga E.210 has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed during a period of intensive Czechoslovak military aviation expansion in the face of growing German threat, the E.210 competed against other domestic and foreign designs. It did not win the production contract.
Variants
The E.210 was built as a prototype only; no production aircraft followed.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Czechoslovak Air Force but not selected for production or operational service.
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