Latécoère 23
Latécoère · France · first flew 1927 · transport aircraft
The Latécoère 23 was a twin-engined parasol-winged flying boat transport, developed from the Latécoère 21.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing flying boat
- Two Farman 12We engines in a push-pull arrangement
- Carries eight passengers
A parasol-wing flying boat with two Farman 12We water-cooled W-12 engines. It is 16.6 m long with a wingspan of 28 m.
Specifications
- The Latécoère 23 has a length of 16.6 m (54 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28 m (92 ft).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in late 1927 and crashed in the same year. The similar Latécoère 32 was its immediate successor.
Variants
Only one Latécoère 23 was built. It was developed from the Latécoère 21 and was followed by the Latécoère 32.
Where you'll see it
It was a flying boat transport with a crew of three and room for eight passengers.
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