Thulin L
AB Thulinverken · Sweden · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Thulin L was a Swedish two-seat reconnaissance biplane built in the late 1910s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane floatplane
- 9-cylinder Thulin A rotary engine
- Wing surface larger than the earlier Thulin E
Look for a two-seat biplane on floats powered by a 90 hp Thulin A nine-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Thulin L has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was derived from the unsuccessful Thulin E, with increased wing surface and an easier float location. Designed by Enoch Thulin, it first flew in April 1916.
Variants
The Thulin LA was a variant of the Thulin L.
Where you'll see it
Four production Thulin L floatplanes were ordered on 4 July 1916 and delivered between November 1916 and March 1917. Five were built in all, and the Swedish Air Force was the main user.
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