Aero A.42

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Aero A.42
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RoleBomber
Manufacturer Aero
First flight1929
Introduction1930
Retired1940
StatusPrototype
Primary userCzechoslovak Air Force
Number built2

The Aero A.42 was a Czechoslovakian bomber aircraft of 1929 that was only ever produced in prototype form. For its day, it was an advanced design, with a sleek monoplane configuration. However, the Czechoslovak Air Force was not satisfied with it for a number of reasons. In particular, the aircraft's take-off and landing runs were felt to be excessively long, and crew complained about the cramped cabin. The air force suggested a set of modifications to Aero, including replacing the wooden wing with a metal one, but Aero discontinued development.

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On September 20, 1930, one of the two prototypes set international speed records of 253.42 km/h (157.47 mph; 136.84 kn) over a 1,000 km (620 mi) closed circuit, carrying payloads of 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) and 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). [1]

One prototype was used by the Czechoslovak Air Force until 1938, then by the Slovak Air Force. Probably it was scrapped in 1940. [2]

The A.42 was a single-engined high-wing cantilever monoplane with fixed landing gear.

Specifications (A.42)

Aero A.42 3-view drawing from l'Aerophile April 1931 Aero A.42 3-view l'Aerophile April 1931.png
Aero A.42 3-view drawing from l'Aerophile April 1931

Data from [3]

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

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References

  1. "Isotta Fraschini Breaking Records". Flight . Vol. XXII, no. 1136. October 10, 1930. p. 1125. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
  2. Aero A.42 at Ugolok Neba site
  3. Haussmann & Marrand 1972, pp. 8–9.
  4. L'Aerophile April 1931, p. 118.