OVERVIEW
The overlooked Avia B.534, originating out of Czechoslovakia, was at the pinnacle of biplane fighter design in the pre-World War 2 period.
The overlooked Avia B.534, originating out of Czechoslovakia, was at the pinnacle of biplane fighter design in the pre-World War 2 period.
YEAR: 1934
STATUS: Retired, Out-of-Service
MANUFACTURER(S): Avia - Czechoslovakia
PRODUCTION: 300
OPERATORS: Czechoslovakia; Nazi Germany
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Avia B.534-IV model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Avia B.534-IV model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 1
LENGTH: 26.90 feet (8.2 meters)
WIDTH: 30.84 feet (9.4 meters)
HEIGHT: 10.17 feet (3.1 meters)
WEIGHT (EMPTY): 3,219 pounds (1,460 kilograms)
WEIGHT (MTOW): 4,674 pounds (2,120 kilograms)
ENGINE: 1 x Hispano-Suiza HS 12Ydrs inline piston engine developing 850 horsepower driving a two-bladed propeller unit at the nose.
SPEED (MAX): 245 miles-per-hour (394 kilometers-per-hour; 213 knots)
RANGE: 360 miles (580 kilometers; 313 nautical miles)
CEILING: 34,777 feet (10,600 meters; 6.59 miles)
RATE-OF-CLIMB: 2,953 feet-per-minute (900 meters-per-minute)
ARMAMENT
STANDARD:
4 x 7.7mm machine guns synchronized to fire through the spinning propeller blades.
OPTIONAL:
6 x 44lb bombs
STANDARD:
4 x 7.7mm machine guns synchronized to fire through the spinning propeller blades.
OPTIONAL:
6 x 44lb bombs
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• B.234 - Base Series Designation
• B.234-IV
Series Model Variants
• B.234 - Base Series Designation
• B.234-IV
HISTORY
Detailing the development and operational history of the Avia B.534 Single-Seat, Single-Engine Biplane Fighter Aircraft. Entry last updated on 6/7/2018. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
Detailing the development and operational history of the Avia B.534 Single-Seat, Single-Engine Biplane Fighter Aircraft. Entry last updated on 6/7/2018. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
The Czechoslovakian Avia B.534 series of biplane was a highly regarded though often forgotten product of the European nation. Some reports make it the best aircraft of its category during its early run through the 1930s. Such was the performance of the machine that the German Luftwaffe would briefly setup a fighter squadron utilizing captured B.534 aircraft.
Simply put, the Avia B.534 can be thought of as a melding of two ages in aviation history. The B.534 featured a static undercarriage and coupled with its throwback biplane wing assembly. Under that outdated facade was also four 7.7mm synchronized machine guns, a powerful 850 horsepower engine capable of 245 miles per hour and the ability for the weapon system to carry no fewer than six 44lb bombs. Handling of the system was reported to be favorable, so much so that this combination of speed, handling and firepower was highly respected.
Fuselage construction of the Avia B.534 was a unique mix of fabric-covered steel-structured wing assemblies. The fuselage, as a whole, was highly aerodynamic in nature, complete with an enclosed cockpit. The operational flight ceiling of over 30,000 necessitated this feature.
Avia B.534's would eventually see combat against the invading German forces, for the conquering German forces against the Soviet Union and ultimately phased out of service after completing several, less note-worthy, roles.
Simply put, the Avia B.534 can be thought of as a melding of two ages in aviation history. The B.534 featured a static undercarriage and coupled with its throwback biplane wing assembly. Under that outdated facade was also four 7.7mm synchronized machine guns, a powerful 850 horsepower engine capable of 245 miles per hour and the ability for the weapon system to carry no fewer than six 44lb bombs. Handling of the system was reported to be favorable, so much so that this combination of speed, handling and firepower was highly respected.
Fuselage construction of the Avia B.534 was a unique mix of fabric-covered steel-structured wing assemblies. The fuselage, as a whole, was highly aerodynamic in nature, complete with an enclosed cockpit. The operational flight ceiling of over 30,000 necessitated this feature.
Avia B.534's would eventually see combat against the invading German forces, for the conquering German forces against the Soviet Union and ultimately phased out of service after completing several, less note-worthy, roles.
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General Assessment (BETA)
Firepower
Performance
Survivability
Versatility
Impact
Values are derrived from a variety of categories related to the design, overall function, and historical influence of this aircraft in aviation history.
MF Power Rating (BETA)
20
The MF Power Rating takes into account over sixty individual factors related to this aircraft entry. The rating is out of 100 total possible points.
Relative Maximum Speed Rating
Hi: 300mph
Lo: 150mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (245mph).
Graph average of 225 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
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Unit Production Comparison
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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