Letov Š-1

Letov Š-1
Role Surveillance
Manufacturer Letov Kbely
Designer Alois Šmolík
First flight 1920[1]
Primary user Czechoslovakian Air Force
Number built 28 Š-1, 64 Š-2[1]


The Letov Š-1 was a Czechoslovak single-engined, two-seat biplane surveillance aircraft, it was first military aircraft built in Czechoslovakia.[1] It was designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely. Š-1 first flew in 1920.

Variants

SH-1
127 kW (170 hp) Hiero L engines. Later redesignated Š-1. 28 built.
SM-1
194 kW (260 hp) Maybach Mb.IVa engines. Later redesignated Š-2. 64 built.[1]
Sm A 1
Commercial variant. Canopy over rear cockpit for 2 passengers.[1]

Specifications (Š-1)

Data from The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft[1]

General characteristics

Performance

Armament


References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Letov S-2 at Prague Aviation Museum.
Notes
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Donald 1997, p. 563.
  2. ↑ Angelucci 1983, p. 146.
Bibliography
  • Angelucci, Enzo. The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980. San Diego, California: The Military Press, 1983. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
  • Donald, David. The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Ottawa, Canada: Prospero Books, 1997. = ISBN 1-85605-375-X.