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| Aero A.21 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Night trainer aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero Vodochody |
| Primary user | Czech Air Force |
The Aero A.21 was a biplane military trainer aircraft developed in Czechoslovakia from the Aero A.11 reconnaissance-bomber. The aircraft was developed specifically as a night-trainer, to teach Czech Air Force pilots instrument flying techniques.
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