Avia S-199
The Czech-built Messerschmitt derivative that helped win Israel's War of Independence. How well do you know the infamous 'Mezek'?
About the Avia S-199 Quiz
The Avia S-199 is one of the most unusual and fascinating aircraft in aviation history. A Czech-built derivative of the Messerschmitt Bf 109, it was famously used by the Israeli Air Force during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War — making it a pivotal machine in the birth of a nation. This aviation quiz tests your knowledge of its technical quirks, its controversial combat record, and why pilots both feared and respected it.
If you're passionate about World War II aircraft, Cold War-era aviation, or the dramatic early days of the Israeli military, this quiz will challenge everything you think you know. The S-199 was notoriously difficult to fly, earned the nickname "Mezek" (Mule), and yet shaped the outcome of a historic conflict. How much do you really know about this legendary underdog of the skies?