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JUNE 15, 1922 A NEW CZECHOSLOVAK COMMERCIAL BIPLANE The Limousine Ae 10 IN the first commercial aeroplane to be designed and constructed in Czecho-Slovakia this re-born country has demonstrated that, in spite of the fact that up to a few years ago its aviation industry was conspicuous for its absence, it is already capable of taking its place amongst the foremost aircraft constructing nations. This new commercial machine has just been turned out from the works of the Aero Aircraft Factory of Prague, whose designers, MM. Husnik and Vlasak, are to be congratulated in having pro duced a machine the general lines of which at once strike one as being both practical and pleasing to the eye. The Limousine Ae 10 was designed to meet the needs of the growing demand for aerial intercourse with neighbouring three or five passengers, and separated from the engine com partment by a double metal-covered partition as a precaution against fire. The cabin is very roomy, well upholstered, and has double walls, ceiling and flooring, giving an exceedingly strong construction; it is also isolated and noise-proof, and so adds to the safety and comfort of the passengers. Three windows, glazed with Triplex, on each side of the cabin give a good range of vision, whilst the rear window may be used as a direct communication between the cabin and • the pilot—conversationally, of course. •• , Access to the cabin is by means of a door on the right- hand side of the cabin. In the cabin are three comfortable seats, and two tables which are upholstered underneath, THE AERO CO. LIMOUSINE AE 10 COMMERCIAL BIPLANE "Flight" Corynght Three-quarter rear view. countries, the Republic being determined to take an active part in the various aerial services running, and to be run, to and from Czecho-Slovakia. It is a tractor biplane, with a deep fuselage of good streamline form. The engine, a 260 h.p. Maybach Mb. IVa, is mounted in the nose and drives a 10 ft. 3 in. tractor screw. The radiator is mounted behind the latter, and has been found to give very satisfactory results, causing little resistanee-. Behind the engine is an enclosed cabin accommodating so that they can be tilted up and used as seats when two extra passengers are carried. At the rear of the cabin is a space for luggage, measuring 5 ft. 10 ins. by 3 ft. by 2 ft. Above this is the pilot's cockpit, just behind the main planes, from which an excellent view in all directions is obtained. Provision is also made for the accommodation of a navigator, who has a seat just behind the pilot, and both can easily change places if desired. A fire extinguisher, in direct communication with the engine and carburettor, is also located in this cockpit. y LENGTH. .. 33 -3' SPAN 47 - l" WING AREA 5~TO Sq R c LIMOUSINE Ae IO ZGO \-P MAYBACH ENGINE THE AERO CO. LIMOUSINE AE 10 COMMERCIAL BIPLANE " Flight" Copyright General arrangement drawings. 343
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