Letov Š-1 Explained

The Letov Š-1 was a Czechoslovak single-engined, two-seat biplane surveillance aircraft. It was the first military aircraft built in Czechoslovakia. It was designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely. The Š-1 first flew in 1920.

Variants

SH-1: 127kW Hiero L engines. Later redesignated Š-1. 28 built.

SM-1: 194kW Maybach Mb.IVa engines. Later redesignated Š-2. 64 built.

Sm A 1: Commercial variant. Canopy over rear cockpit for two passengers.

Further reading

• Book: Angelucci . Enzo . The Rand McNally encyclopedia of military aircraft, 1914-1980 . 1983 . The Military Press . San Diego, California . 0-517-41021-4 .
• Book: Donald . David . The encyclopedia of world aircraft . 1997 . Prospero Books . Ottawa . 9781856053754 . Updated.