Lorraine-Hanriot LH.21S
Lorraine-Hanriot · France · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Lorraine-Hanriot LH.21S was designed and built in 1930 to meet a French government requirement for a small air ambulance capable of operating in the colonies.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small air ambulance with a parasol wing
- Carried one pilot and one patient
- Span of 12.3 m
A parasol-wing light aircraft.
Specifications
- The Lorraine-Hanriot LH.21S has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.33 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew around autumn 1930.
Variants
It did not reach production.
Where you'll see it
It carried a pilot and one patient.
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