CZECHOSLOVAKIAN FIGHTER AVIA B.534

Avia B-534 is a Czechoslovakian fighter with a biplane design. The prototype for this machine was the failed Avia B-234. The first prototype of the Avia B-534 was flown in August 1933, and serial production started in mid-1935. The basic power unit was the French Hispano-Suiza 12 Ybrs engine with 830 HP. In total, the Czechoslovak aviation received 424 aircraft of this type in four production batches, the longest of which was delivered in 1936-1937 and consisted of 271 aircraft. In this part, the pilot's cabin and metal propellers are covered. After the occupation of Czechoslovakia, production of the aircraft continued, ending with the production of 83 aircraft in late 1939. Avia B-534 had good flight parameters, was a maneuverable and highly maneuverable machine. Technical data: Maximum speed: 415 km / h, maximum ceiling 10600 m, operational range: 580 km, armament: fixed - 4 machine guns cal. 7.7 mm or 7.92 mm, suspended - up to 120 kg of bombs.