Lioré et Olivier LeO 300
Lioré et Olivier · France · first flew 1933 · bomber
The Lioré et Olivier 300, abbreviated LeO 300, was a 1930s French prototype night bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 23.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cantilever monoplane
- Four Renault engines mounted in tandem pairs on the wings
- Crew of five
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Specifications
- The Lioré et Olivier LeO 300 has a length of 23.98 m (79 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 38 m (125 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
It was designed to meet a French BN.5 night bomber requirement. The prototype first flew in September 1933.
Variants
The prototype was powered by four 500 hp Renault 12Jb engines. The improved LeO 301 had more powerful engines but was not completed.
Where you'll see it
Only one was built. It was abandoned when the requirement was withdrawn and work on the programme stopped.
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