The Letov Š-1 was a
Czechoslovak
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*A demonym or adjective pertaining to Czechoslovakia (1918–93)
**First Czechoslovak Republic (1918–38)
**Second Czechoslovak Republic (1938–39)
**Third Czechoslovak Republic (1948–60)
**Fourth Czechoslovak Repub ...
single-engined, two-seat biplane surveillance aircraft. It was the first military aircraft built in Czechoslovakia.
It was designed by Alois Šmolík at
Letov Kbely. The Š-1 first flew in 1920.
Variants
;SH-1:
Hiero L engines. Later redesignated Š-1. 28 built.
;SM-1:
Maybach Mb.IVa engines. Later redesignated Š-2. 64 built.
;Sm A 1: Commercial variant. Canopy over rear cockpit for two passengers.
Specifications (Š-1)
References
Further reading
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1920s Czechoslovakian military reconnaissance aircraft
S-1
Biplanes
Single-engined tractor aircraft
Aircraft first flown in 1920
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