Lioré et Olivier LeO H-180
Lioré et Olivier · France · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Lioré et Olivier LeO H-180 was a 1920s French two-seat flying boat built by Lioré et Olivier.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small two-seat flying boat
- High wing with the engine mounted above it
- Single pusher engine, a Salmson 9Ac radial
A high-wing flying boat with a single pusher engine mounted above the wing.
Specifications
- The Lioré et Olivier LeO H-180 has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.2 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1928 and was powered by a 120 hp Salmson 9Ac nine-cylinder radial engine.
Variants
One H-180 was built, followed by five H-181 aircraft with an enclosed cockpit, increased span and a longer fuselage.
Where you'll see it
It was a small flying boat with a crew of two, of whom one was the pilot.
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