Loire 501
Loire Aviation · France · first flew 1933 · transport aircraft
The Loire 501 was a single-engined French liaison and training flying boat of the 1930s produced by Loire Aviation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.08 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Flying boat hull
- Parasol wing carried above the hull
- Single pusher engine mounted above the wing
A small flying boat with a parasol wing and a single pusher engine, carrying a crew of three to four.
Specifications
- The Loire 501 has a length of 11.08 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4.
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History
The prototype Loire 50 first flew on 7 September 1931 with a Salmson 9AB radial. Refitted with a 350 hp Hispano-Suiza 9Qd as the Loire 50bis, it led to an order for six Loire 501s.
Variants
Seven aircraft were built in a single form.
Where you'll see it
It was operated by the French Navy from 1933, remaining in service until 1940.
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