Levasseur PL.2
Levasseur · France · first flew 1922 · bomber
The Levasseur PL.2 was a French biplane torpedo bomber designed by Pierre Levasseur for the French Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large single-engined biplane torpedo bomber
- Wingspan of 15.15 m
- One crew member and one 7.7 mm machine gun
A large single-engined biplane with a single seat and one 7.7 mm machine gun.
Specifications
- The Levasseur PL.2 has a length of 14.9 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.15 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in November 1922 and entered service in 1926. It was powered by a 580 hp Renault 12Ma engine.
Variants
Eleven were built, from 1922 to 1923.
Where you'll see it
It served with the French Navy from 1926 until it was retired in 1932.
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- Levasseur PL.1
- Levasseur PL.3
- Levasseur PL.5
- Levasseur PL.4
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