title: Letov Š-33
text: # Letov Š-33
  
  The Letov Š-33 was a 1930s prototype Czechoslovakian long-range bomber, designed and built by Letov.
  
  ## Development
  
  Intended to meet a Czech military requirement and designed as a three-seat long-range bomber, the Š-33 first flew in 1930. The Š-33 was a cantilever mid-wing monoplane with a conventional tailskid landing gear. Powered by an 800 hp (597 kW) Isotta Fraschini engine, the Š-33 was tested but no production order was placed.
  
  ## Specifications
  
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  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: three
  * Wingspan: 21.70 m (71 ft 2 in)
  * Max takeoff weight: 4,400 kg (9,700 lb)
  * Powerplant: 1 × Isotta Fraschini piston engine, 600 kW (800 hp) built by Praga
  * Propellers: 4-bladed
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
  
  Armament
  
  * Guns: three machine-guns
  * Bombs: up to 800Kg (1764lb)
  