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Avia BH-17
The Avia BH-17, a biplane fighter aircraft, was constructed in Czechoslovakia in 1924.
It was an advancement of the BH-6 and BH-8, with the latter aircraft’s development being terminated in preference of the BH-17.
After operational trials in 1924, the Czech Air Force was impressed with its performance and consequently ordered 24 units.
Regrettably, the BH-17 exhibited unreliability during its active service and was subsequently decommissioned.
Specifications
Crew
One pilot
Length
6.86 m (22 ft 6 in)
Wingspan
8.86 m (30 ft 0 in)
Wing area
21.3 m2 (229 sq ft)
Empty weight
762 kg (1,680 lb)
Gross weight
1,155 kg (2,546 lb)
Powerplant
1 × Skoda-built Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8,
230 kW (310 hp)
Performance
Maximum speed
235 km/h (146 mph, 127 kn)
Range
500 km (310 mi, 270 nmi)
Service ceiling
8,000 m (26,000 ft)
Rate of climb
5.9 m/s (1,170 ft/min)
Armament
2 × fixed forward firing .303 Vickers machine guns.
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