| Ae 04 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1921 |
| Developed from | Aero Ae 02 |
| Variants | Aero A.18 |
The Aero Ae 04 was a Czechoslovakian biplane fighter aircraft of 1921. A development of the Ae 02, it was no more successful than its predecessor in attracting purchase orders, and it flew only in prototype form. Undaunted by the lack of interest, development continued as the A.18. [1]
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