Letov Š-1 Explained
| Letov Š-1 |
| Type: | Surveillance |
| Designer: | Alois Šmolík |
| First Flight: | 1920[1] |
| Number Built: | 28 Š-1, 64 Š-2 |
The Letov Š-1 was a Czechoslovak single-engined, two-seat biplane surveillance aircraft. It was the first military aircraft built in Czechoslovakia.[1] It was designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely. The Š-1 first flew in 1920.
Variants
- SH-1: 127kW Hiero L engines. Later redesignated Š-1. 28 built.
SM-1: 194kW Maybach Mb.IVa engines. Later redesignated Š-2. 64 built.[1]
Sm A 1: Commercial variant. Canopy over rear cockpit for two passengers.[1]
Further reading
- Book: Angelucci . Enzo . The Rand McNally encyclopedia of military aircraft, 1914-1980 . 1983 . The Military Press . San Diego, California . 0-517-41021-4 .
- Book: Donald . David . The encyclopedia of world aircraft . 1997 . Prospero Books . Ottawa . 9781856053754 . Updated.
Notes and References
- Donald 1997, p. 563.
