Lorraine-Hanriot LH.60
Lorraine-Hanriot · France · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Lorraine-Hanriot LH.60 was a training monoplane built in France in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Main undercarriage units on outriggers attached to the wing struts
- Tandem open cockpits
The main undercarriage units are mounted on outriggers attached to the wing struts beneath the parasol wing.
Specifications
- The Lorraine-Hanriot LH.60 has a length of 7.85 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.7 m (45 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a conventional parasol-wing monoplane of wood and metal construction, with a fixed tailskid undercarriage. It first flew in 1931 and was powered by a 240 hp Lorraine 7Me Mizar seven-cylinder radial.
Variants
The LH.60 was a crew and observer trainer. The LH.61 was a fighter trainer, also a parasol monoplane.
Where you'll see it
The pilot and instructor sat in tandem open cockpits.
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