Avia BH-22

The Avia BH-22 was a trainer aircraft built in Czechoslovakia in 1925, based on the BH-21 fighter. The overall weight was reduced, while the structure was strengthened overall to allow for aerobatics. The weapons of the BH-21 were deleted and replaced by a camera gun. The type saw long service as a special aerobatic trainer and eventually several examples found their way into Czechoslovakia's aero clubs.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: two, pilot and instructor
• Length: 6.87 m (22 ft 6 in)
• Wingspan: 8.90 m (29 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 22.0 m² (237 ft²)
• Empty weight: 686 kg (1,512 lb)
• Gross weight: 860 kg (1,896 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Skoda-built Hispano-Suiza 8Aa, 134 kW (180 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 216 km/h (134 mph)
• Service ceiling: 6,200 m (20,341 ft)
• Rate of climb: 3.8 m/s (745 ft/min)

See also

Related development

BH-17 - BH-21 - BH-23 - BH-33

References

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• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 86. 
• World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 889 Sheet 86. 
• Němeček, V. (1968). Československá letadla. Praha: Naše Vojsko.