Letov Š-8
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| Letov Š-8 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Racing aircraft |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Letov Kbely |
| First flight | 1923 |
The Letov Š-8 was a Czech racing aircraft designed by Letov. The aircraft's frame was completely wooden, and covered mostly by cloth. It was powered by a Napier Lion engine. The aircraft had conventional landing gear.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
- Height: 2.62 m (8 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 16.5 m2 (178 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,030 kg (2,271 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Napier Lion piston aero-engine, 340 kW (450 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 360 km/h (224 mph; 194 kn)
- Cruising speed: 330 km/h (205 mph; 178 kn)
- Range: 400 km (249 mi; 216 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 7,000 m (22,966 ft)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
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