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1930s French seaplane
PL.11
Role Observation seaplaneType of aircraft
Manufacturer Levasseur
First flight 1931
Number built 1

The Levasseur PL.11 was an observation seaplane built by Levasseur in the early 1930s. It was a biplane of mixed wood and metal construction with floats for operating from water.

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: three
  • Length: 10.02 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.20 m (46 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 57.50 m (618.9 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)
  • Gross weight: 2,800 kg (6,173 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Gnome & Rhône 9Ady 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 310 kW (420 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 170 km/h (110 mph, 92 kn)
  • Range: 500 km (310 mi, 270 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)

References

  1. "Levasseur PL 11 - Hydravion d'observation - Un siècle d'aviation française". Aviafrance.com. 2001-12-12. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
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