Letov S.328

History of Letov p. 328

Derived from the experimental S-28 in 1929 and the S-228 in 1931, the S-328 was developed to meet Finnish requirements, although in this In this case, Finnish orders of this type did not appear. However, the Czechoslovak Ministry of Defense was interested in the type, and in 1934 the S-328 was put into production as a standard reconnaissance aircraft for the Czechoslovak Air Force. Powered by a Walter-built Bristol Pegasus II M.2 nine-cylinder radial engine rated at 635 hp at sea level and 580 hp at 5,000 feet (1,524 m), the S-328 is a rugged all-metal Fabric covers the upper deck of the aircraft except for the alloy fuselage. The armament usually consists of two fixed forward-firing 7.92mm machine guns in the wings and a pair of similar weapons on a rotatable Skoda mount in the cockpit of the observer, under the fuselage and the lower wing racks can withstand up to 1,000 lbs (500 lbs. kg) with the bomb attached.

Top speeds range from 280 km/h (174 mph) at 1,800 m (5,900 ft) to 255 km/h (158 mph) at 5,000 m (16,400 ft). 5,000 m (16,400 ft) in 17 minutes, service capped at 7,200 m (23,620 ft), 700 km (435 mi) range on standard fuel, but can be extended to 795 miles (April 1) with overload tank 280 km).

Successive orders for the S-328 kept the aircraft in production at Prag-Letnany, and when the Germans occupied Bohemia and Moravia and dissolved the Czechoslovak Republic in March 1939, the S-328 was still on the assembly line so until A total of 450 were completed. Almost after the occupation of Bohemia and Moravia, the S-328s were used as instructors at the Luftwaffe A/B School, while others were transferred to the Slovak Air Force, which was established under the auspices of the Luftwaffe. But the S-328's wartime career should not be limited to the passive role of training.

With the formation of the Storkampfstaffeln by the Luftwaffe in the winter of 1942/43, the S-328 entered service again. The Storkampfstaffeln was the forerunner of the later night battle group, hastily formed in response to nighttime harassment of Russian Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes, while the S-328s were piloted by volunteers from the corps of instructors and others.

A/B-schools, although by the spring of 1943 most Letovs had been replaced by later types.

Specification

BASICS

Year of Service

1934

Origins

Czechoslovakia

Status

retirement

does not work.

Crew

2

Production

462

Manufacturer

Letov - Czechoslovakia

Operator

Bulgaria; Czechoslovakia; Nazi Germany (captive); Slovakia

scrolling

air-to-air combat, fighter

The general ability to actively attack other aircraft of similar form and function, usually using guns, missiles and/or airborne missiles.

Intercept

The ability to intercept incoming airborne threats with high performance, usually speed and rate of climb.

nautical/navy

Water mobility capability for a variety of land-based or ship-based maritime missions, supported by Allied Naval Surface Forces.

Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), reconnaissance

Monitor ground targets/target areas to assess surrounding threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.

Education (General)

Develop the ability to become a dedicated student pilot instructor (usually under the supervision of an instructor).

Training (Basic)

For aerial training, covering the basics of flight, general handling, take-off/landing maneuvers, etc.

Dimensions and Weight

Length

34. 0 feet

(10.35m)

Width/span

44.9 feet

(13.70m)

Height

11. 2 feet

(3.40m)

Cured weight

3,748 lbs

(1,700 kg)

MTOW

5,842 lbs

(2,650 kg)

Wgt Difference

+?2,094

(+950 kg)

Performance

Installed:

1 x Walter (Bristol Pegasus) IIM-2 air-cooled radial piston engine producing 635 hp and driving a two-bladed propeller unit in the nose.

Maximum speed

174 km/h

(280 km/h | 151 knots)

Maximum

23,622 feet

(7,200 m | 4 km)

Area

522 km

(840 km | 1,556 nautical miles)

rate of climb

965 ft/min

(294 m/min)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Weapons

Standard: 1 or 2 x 7.92mm machine guns in a fixed forward position above the nose, synchronised to fire through rotating propeller blades. 1 or 2 x 7.92mm machine guns mounted on trainable mounts in the rear cockpit. Optional: Externally held traditional outlet stores up to 660 lbs.