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A.18
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A.18

Air Superiority Fighters · Czech Republic · 1920
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A.18

A.18
A.18 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
10
Agility
30
Speed
5
Radar & Avionics
0
Range
15
Stealth
0
Survivability
10
Reliability
40
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerAERO Vodochody Aerospace
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
In service1920–1929
Operators1 countries
Quantity20
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
14
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
789/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
10
Agility
30
Speed
5
Radar & Avionics
0
Range
15
Stealth
0
Survivability
10
Reliability
40
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
A.18
Prime contractor
Production
1920–1929
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
14
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1923
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolefighter aircraft
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeBMW IIIa
  • Engine ModelBMW IIIa
  • Number of Engines1
  • AfterburnerNo
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed229 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,000 m
  • Ferry Range400 km
  • Rate of Climb9.8 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length5.9 m
  • Wingspan7.6 m
  • Height2.86 m
  • Wing Area15.9
  • Empty Weight637 kg
  • Loaded Weight862 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built20
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusretired 1939
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1920Production started
  2. 1929Production ended
106
years in service
9
years in production
20
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
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