Lioré et Olivier LeO H-22
Lioré et Olivier · France · first flew 1931 · transport aircraft
The Lioré et Olivier LeO H-22 was a French amphibious aircraft, primarily intended for aerial mail transport.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Amphibious flying boat with a three-part cantilever high wing
- Radial engine in a streamlined nacelle on struts above the wing centre-section
- Pusher propeller
A high-wing amphibian with a single radial engine in a nacelle supported on struts over the wing centre-section, driving a two-bladed pusher propeller.
Specifications
- The Lioré et Olivier LeO H-22 has a length of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.94 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a flying boat with a three-part cantilever high wing built of both wood and metal. A single example was built, and it first flew in 1931.
Variants
The H-22 carried airmail and had a Gnome-Rhône 5Bc five-cylinder radial. The H-221 was a three-seat trainer amphibian with a 230 hp Salmson 9Ab nine-cylinder radial, also driving a pusher propeller.
Where you'll see it
Only one H-22 was built.
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