Lioré et Olivier LeO 7
Lioré et Olivier · France · first flew 1922 · fighter
The Lioré et Olivier LeO 7 was a French bomber escort biplane designed and built by Lioré et Olivier for the French Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined biplane
- Two Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8 engines
- Crew of three, pilot and two gunners
Look for a twin-engined biplane about 11 m long with a span of 18.6 m.
Specifications
- The Lioré et Olivier LeO 7 has a length of 11 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.59 m (61 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew in 1922. It was powered by two 300 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8 engines.
Variants
It was built as a bomber escort biplane, the LeO 7.
Where you'll see it
Thirty-nine were built. The French Air Force was the main user, and the French Navy also flew it.
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