Levasseur PL.12

The Levasseur PL.12 was an observation flying boat built by Levasseur in the early 1930s. It was a high-wing monoplane with a monocoque fuselage.

PL.12
Role Observation flying boat
Manufacturer Levasseur
First flight 1930
Number built 1

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Length: 8.92 m (29 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 13.00 m (42 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 31.03 m2 (334.0 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,023 kg (2,255 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 9Ab 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 170 kW (230 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
  • Range: 500 km (310 mi, 270 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)

References

  1. "Levasseur PL 12". Aviafrance.com. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
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