ČKD-Praga E-45
ČKD-Praga · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1934 · fighter
The Praga E-45 was a Czechoslovak single-seat fighter prototype of the mid-1930s, representing an attempt by ČKD-Praga to enter the military aviation market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Enclosed cockpit with streamlined fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1930s Czech low-wing monoplane fighter prototype
- Enclosed cockpit with streamlined fuselage
- Fixed spatted undercarriage
Low-wing monoplane with a smooth, streamlined fuselage and spatted fixed undercarriage. The enclosed cockpit and tapered wing distinguish it from earlier biplane contemporaries.
Specifications
- The ČKD-Praga E-45 has a length of 7.45 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 410 km/h (255 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1934, the E-45 was a clean low-wing monoplane that demonstrated competitive performance for its time. Despite promising figures, it did not secure production orders from the Czechoslovak Air Force.
Variants
Only a prototype was built; no series production variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Remained a prototype; not adopted for operational service.
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