The Letov Š-25 was a Czechoslovak single-engined, two-seat biplane trainer. It was designed by Alois Šmolík at Letov Kbely.
== Design == The Š-25 was a biplane trainer with a metal frame and linen skin. It competed with the A-46 and BH-41 for the Czechoslovak Air Force contract for a new trainer aircraft. Although displaying good flight characteristics and short takeoff and landing, the Š-25 lost out to the BH-41.
== Specifications == Data from General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 9.45 m (31 ft 0 in) Wingspan: 11.35 m (37 ft 3 in) Wing area: 19.80 m2 (213.1 sq ft) Empty weight: 960 kg (2,116 lb) Max takeoff weight: 1,180 kg (2,601 lb) Powerplant: 1 × Skoda HS 8Fb piston engine, 220 kW (300 hp) Propellers: 2-bladed fixed pitch propeller Performance
Maximum speed: 197 km/h (122 mph, 106 kn) Cruise speed: 165 km/h (103 mph, 89 kn) Range: 600 km (370 mi, 320 nmi) Service ceiling: 4,700 m (15,400 ft)
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(in Czech) Letov Š-25