| Proto-2 | |
|---|---|
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| Proto-2 aircraft | |
| Role | Trainer aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fabrica de avioane Astra |
| Designer | Ștefan Protopopescu improved at the Astra Factory |
| First flight | 1924 |
| Introduction | 1924 |
| Retired | 1930 |
| Primary user | Romanian Air Force |
| Number built | 25 |
Proto 2 was a training biplane manufactured at the Fabrica de avioane Astra in Arad in 1924. [1] [2]
Following the accident of Ioan Sava, a new variant of the Proto 1 was created, called the Proto 2. The airplane kept the original design, but as a safety measure, the structure of the wings was strengthened by increasing the section of the spars and adding another pair of interplane struts. [2]
After these improvements were made, the Astra Factory built 25 aircraft. The airplanes were then supplied to the Ministry of War, which assigned them to the Military Flying School of Tecuci. [2]
Data from Romanian Aeronautical Constructions 1905-1974 [2]
General characteristics
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