Levasseur PL.11
Levasseur · France · first flew 1931 · reconnaissance aircraft
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.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane observation seaplane with floats
- Single Gnome & Rhône 9Ady radial engine
- Mixed wood and metal construction
Look for a floatplane biplane with a 14.2 m span and a single radial engine.
Specifications
- The Levasseur PL.11 has a length of 10.02 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.2 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew in 1931 and was powered by a 420 hp Gnome & Rhône 9Ady nine-cylinder radial engine.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built.
Where you'll see it
It carried a crew of three and had a range of 500 km.
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- Levasseur PL.15
- Levasseur PL.14
- Levasseur PL.200
- Levasseur PL.4
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- Amiot 130
- ANF Les Mureaux 120
- Bristol Type 118
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