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Letov Š 33

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Top speed
  
270 km/h

First flight
  
1930

Wingspan
  
22 m

Manufacturer
  
Letov Kbely

The Letov Š-33 was a 1930s prototype Czechoslovakian long-range bomber designed and built by Letov.

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Development

Intended to meet a Czech military requirement and designed as the three-seat long-range bomber, the Š-33 first flew in 1930. The Š-33 was a cantilever mid-wing monoplane with a conventional tailskid landing gear. Powered by an 800 hp (597 kW) Isotta Fraschini engine the Š-33 was tested but no production order was placed.

Specifications

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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

    Letov Š-33 Wikipedia
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