Loring R-3
Talleres Loring · Spain · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Loring R-3 was a Spanish two-seat observation and reconnaissance biplane produced by Talleres Loring in the mid-1920s for the Spanish Air Force. It was one of the more capable aircraft produced by the nascent Spanish aviation industry.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Spanish high-wing army observation biplane of the mid-1920s
- Single radial engine, sesquiplane wing arrangement with smaller lower wing
- Open cockpits in tandem, fixed undercarriage with V-struts
A conventional sesquiplane with a larger upper wing and smaller lower wing, radial engine with a Townend ring cowling, and open tandem cockpits; the rounded wingtips and V-type interplane struts are identifying features.
Specifications
- The Loring R-3 has a length of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.5 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed and built in Spain, the R-3 entered service with the Aeronáutica Militar in the late 1920s and was used in the observation and army cooperation role. It saw service during Spanish operations in Morocco.
Variants
Minor production variants were built with different engine installations; the basic configuration remained consistent.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Spanish Air Force through the late 1920s and early 1930s; used operationally in the Rif War in Morocco before being replaced by more modern types.
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