Lioré et Olivier LeO H-43
Lioré et Olivier · France · first flew 1934 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Lioré et Olivier LeO H-43 was a reconnaissance seaplane produced in France in the 1930s. It was a strut-braced, mid-wing monoplane of largely conventional design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Observation balcony underneath the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced mid-wing monoplane seaplane
- Observation balcony underneath the fuselage
- Catapult-launched from warships
A strut-braced mid-wing seaplane with an observation balcony underneath the fuselage. It is 11 metres long with a 16 metre wingspan.
Specifications
- The Lioré et Olivier LeO H-43 has a length of 11 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was designed to be launched by catapult from warships, and after a first flight on 4 December 1934, trials were conducted aboard the Commandant Teste. Development was prolonged and the prototype underwent much modification.
Variants
A major redesign of the forward fuselage was specified as part of the production order. The first test flight of the production version did not take place until 13 July 1939.
Where you'll see it
The Aéronavale ordered 20 machines, and 21 were built. They briefly equipped two squadrons from February 1940 and were all withdrawn with the Fall of France.
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