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BH-1

Avia · Sportsplane · Interwar (1919–1938)

BH-1 — Sportsplane
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The Avia BH-1 was a two-seat sports plane built in Czechoslovakia in 1920. It was the first product of the Avia company, and it was originally designated BH-1 exp. The BH-1 was a low-wing braced monoplane of wooden construction, with tailskid undercarriage. Power was provided by a Daimler engine, which proved inadequate to fly the aircraft with both seats occupied.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
Avia
Primary Role
Sportsplane
Service Entry
1920
Produced
1
Engine
Austro Daimler inline 4 engine, liquid cooled
Thrust / Power
35-40 hp (26-29 kW)
Length (ft)
18
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
595
MTOW (lb)
1080
Service Ceiling (ft)
11483
Max Speed (mph)
85