Avia BH-22 • wp.archivoaereo.com

Following the adoption of the BH-21 fighters, the Czechoslovak Air Force commissioned Avia to develop a two-seat training variant for pilot instruction. In 1925, designers Pavel Beneš and Miroslav Hain created the aircraft, designated BH-22.

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Design and Characteristics

It differed from the BH-21 by the absence of armament, the inclusion of a second cockpit for the flight instructor, and a less powerful Hispano Suiza Aa engine (180 hp). The wing area on the BH-22 was reduced, while structural strength was increased.

Versatility and Civil Use

The aircraft’s excellent flight characteristics also attracted civil customers. After extensive operation of the BH-22 aircraft in flight schools, several units were sold to aeroclubs, where they were used for aerobatics.

Technical Specifications

Modification	BH-22
Wingspan, m	8.90
Length, m	6.87
Height, m	2.74
Wing area, m2	21.96
Empty weight	675
Normal takeoff weight	860
Engine type	1 Piston engine Skoda (Hispano Suiza) 8Aa
Power, hp	1 x 180
Maximum speed, km/h	215
Cruising speed, km/h	181
Practical range, km	600
Practical ceiling, m	6200
Crew	2