Letov Š-8

Letov Š-8
Role	Racing aircraft
National origin	Czech Republic
Manufacturer	Letov Kbely
First flight	1923

The Letov Š-8 was a Czech racing aircraft designed by Letov. The aircraft's frame was completely wooden, and covered mostly by cloth. It was powered by a Napier Lion engine. The aircraft had conventional landing gear.

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: 1
Length: 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in)
Wingspan: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
Height: 2.62 m (8 ft 7 in)
Wing area: 16.5 m² (178 sq ft)
Empty weight: 1,030 kg (2,271 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Napier Lion piston aero-engine, 340 kW (450 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 360 km/h (220 mph; 190 kn)
Cruising speed: 330 km/h (210 mph; 180 kn)
Range: 400 km (249 mi; 216 nmi)
Service ceiling: 7,000 m (22,966 ft)

References

Němeček, Václav (1968). Československá letadla. NV.