Letov Š-33
| Letov Š-33 | |
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| Role | Long-range bomber |
| National origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Manufacturer | Letov |
| First flight | 1930 |
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The Letov Š-33 was a 1930s prototype Czechoslovakian long-range bomber designed and built by Letov.[1]
Development
Intended to meet a Czech military requirement and designed as the three-seat long range bomber, the Š-33 first flew in 1930.[1] The Š-33 was a cantilever mid-wing monoplane with a conventional tailskid landing gear.[1] Powered by an 800 hp (597 kW) Isotta Fraschini engine the Š-33 was tested but no production order was placed.[1]
Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Wingspan: 21.70 m (71 ft 2 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 4,400 kg (9,700 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Isotta Fraschini piston engine, 600 kW (800 hp) built by Praga
- Propellers: 4-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (168 mph; 146 kn)
Armament
- Guns: three machine-guns
- Bombs: up to 800Kg (1764lb)
References
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- Notes
- Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
- External links
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