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Avia BH-9

The Avia BH-9, which originated from the BH-5, was a sports aircraft manufactured in Czechoslovakia in 1923.

Similar to the previous models in the BH-1 series, the BH-9 featured a low-wing braced monoplane design with tandem, open cockpits for the pilot and passenger.

Notably, the BH-9’s structure was reinforced to accommodate a more powerful engine, marking the first instance of a domestically produced power plant being utilized.

Recognising its potential, the Czechoslovakian Army expressed interest in the BH-9 as a trainer and liaison aircraft, subsequently placing an order for ten units designated as B.9.

Specifications

Crew

One pilot

Capacity

One passenger

Length

6.64 m (21 ft 10 in)

Wingspan

9.72 m (31 ft 11 in)

Height

2.53 m (8 ft 3 in)

Wing area

13.6 m2 (146 sq ft)

Empty weight

345 kg (761 lb)

Gross weight

550 kg (1,213 lb)

Powerplant

1 × Walter NZ 60 radial,

45 kW (60 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed

158 km/h (98 mph, 85 kn)

Range

470 km (290 mi, 250 nmi)

Service ceiling

4,500 m (14,800 ft).

Sources
Czechoslovakian Air Force, 1918-1970, Aircam Aviation Special 05-Richard Ward, Zdenek Titz & Gordon C. Davies.
Ceskoslovenské Letectvo, 1918-1924-Jiří Rajlich & Jiří Sehnal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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