title: Aero A.22
text: # Aero A.22
  
  The Aero A.22 was a Czechoslovakian biplane civil utility aircraft based on the Aero A.12 reconnaissance-bomber. The observer's position was replaced by seating for two passengers.
  
  ## Specifications (A.22)
  
  Data from European Transport Aircraft since 1910
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: 1
  * Capacity: 2 passengers
  * Length: 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in)
  * Wingspan: 12.8 m (42 ft 0 in)
  * Wing area: 36.9 $m^2$ (397 sq ft)
  * Empty weight: 1,105 kg (2,436 lb)
  * Gross weight: 1,415 kg (3,120 lb)
  * Powerplant: 1 × Walter 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engine, 160 kW (220 hp)
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
  * Cruise speed: 175 km/h (109 mph, 94 kn)
  * Range: 750 km (470 mi, 400 nmi)
  * Service ceiling: 7,650 m (25,100 ft)
  