Levasseur PL.3
Levasseur · France · first flew 1924 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Levasseur PL.3 AM3 was a carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft produced in France in the 1920s to fulfil a specification for a three-seat carrier-borne reconnaissance aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-seat biplane of all-wood construction
- Lorraine-Dietrich 12Db V-12 engine in the nose
- Carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft
Look for an all-wood biplane with a crew of three and a V-12 engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Levasseur PL.3 has a length of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.5 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The prototype first flew in March 1924 and was powered by a 400 hp Lorraine-Dietrich 12Db V-12 water-cooled engine.
Variants
Only the prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
The PL.3 AM3 did not enter production.
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