Praga E.40
Praga · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Praga E.40 was a Czechoslovak two-seat light sport and touring monoplane of the mid-1930s, built by the Praga firm of Prague for the domestic flying club market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1930s Czech two-seat light sport monoplane
- Low-wing enclosed-cabin design from Prague-based Praga
- Simple fixed-undercarriage aircraft for flying clubs
A conventional low-wing two-seater with fixed undercarriage, an enclosed side-by-side cockpit, and a flat-four or inline engine — typical of European light aircraft of the late 1930s.
Specifications
- The Praga E.40 has a length of 8.15 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Praga produced a range of light aircraft in the 1930s, and the E.40 was part of this series. It was used by aero clubs across Czechoslovakia until the German occupation in 1939 disrupted civil aviation.
Variants
The E series from Praga included several marks; the E.40 was one of the mid-size variants.
Where you'll see it
Served Czech aero clubs in a private and training capacity; no military service recorded.
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