Letov Š-13
| Letov Š-13 | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Fighter plane |
| Design country: | |
| Manufacturer: | |
| First flight: |
1924 |
| Number of pieces: |
1 prototype |
The Czech Letov Š-13 aircraft is a single-engine, single-seat biplane that was developed as a fighter aircraft . The wings were initially designed without bracing and support, but in the course of the trial they received bracing between the upper and lower wings. The first flight of the machine took place in 1924. The construction was carried out by Alois Šmolík .
Only one copy of this type was made. Since further structural weaknesses were recognizable even after the reinforcement of the structure, the development of the type was not pursued further.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 1 |
| length | 6.97 m |
| span | 9 m |
| height | 2.86 m |
| Wing area | 20 m² |
| Wing loading | 55 kg / m² |
| Empty mass | 790 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 1166 kg |
| Cruising speed | 200 km / h |
| Top speed | 230 km / h |
| Rise time | 18.50 min at 5000 m altitude |
| Service ceiling | 6400 m |
| Range | 550 km |
| Engines | 1 × 8-cylinder V-engine Škoda 8Fb (license Hispano-Suiza 8 F) with 220 kW (approx. 300 PS) |
| Armament | ? |
See also
Web links
- Letov Š-13 on vinar.cz (Czech)
- Letov Š-13 on airwar.ru (Russian)