Aero S-105

Between 1958 and 1962, a total of 103 Aero S-105 aircraft were manufactured in the Czech Republic.

These aircraft were licenced-built versions of the MiG-19S, which were known for their improved day fighter capabilities.

One notable feature of the Aero S-105 was its all-moving slab tail, which enhanced its manoeuvrability.

In terms of armament, the aircraft was equipped with three 30 mm NR-30 cannons and featured the Svod long-range navigation receiver.

Additionally, the Aero S-105 had the capability to carry either an ORO-32K rocket unguided rocket pack or a FAB-250 bomb under each wing.

In 1957, modifications were made to the aircraft, allowing it to carry four rocket pods.

Specifications

Crew

1

Length

12.54 m (41 ft 2 in) with pitot probe retracted.

14.64 m (48.0 ft) with pitot probe extended.

Wingspan

9 m (29 ft 6 in)

Height

3.88 m (12 ft 9 in)

Wing area

25 m2 (270 sq ft)

Airfoil

Root

TsAGI SR-12S (8.74%)

Tip

TsAGI SR-7S (8%)

Empty weight

5,172 kg (11,402 lb)

Gross weight

7,560 kg (16,667 lb)

Max take-off weight

8,832 kg (19,471 lb) with 2 × 760 l (170 imp gal; 200 US gal) drop tanks and two rocket pods

Fuel capacity.

1,800 l (480 US gal; 400 imp gal) internal

Powerplant

2 × Tumansky RD-9B afterburning turbojet engines,

25.5 kN (5,700 lbf) thrust each dry,

31.8 kN (7,100 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

Maximum speed

1,452 km/h (902 mph, 784 kn) at 10,000 m (33,000 ft)

Maximum speed

Mach 1.35

Range

1,390 km (860 mi, 750 nmi)

Ferry range

2,200 km (1,400 mi, 1,200 nmi) with 2 × 760 l (200 US gal; 170 imp gal) drop tanks at 14,000 m (46,000 ft)

Service ceiling

17,500 m (57,400 ft)

Rate of climb

177.8 m/s (35,000 ft/min)

Armament

Guns

3 × 30 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-30 auto cannon.

(1 in each wing and 1 in the fuselage gun)

Hardpoints

4 pylons in total,

2 for drop fuel tanks only,

2 for weapons,

Capacity of up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) of stores with provisions to carry combinations of:

Rockets

2 × 32-round ORO-57K rocket pods

(4 from 1957)

Bombs

2 x FAB-250.

Sources

Czechoslovakian Air Force, 1918-1970, Aircam Aviation Special 05-Richard Ward, Zdenek Titz & Gordon C. Davies.

www.aero.cz