Levasseur PL.12

PL.12
General information
TypeObservation flying boat
ManufacturerLevasseur
Number built1
History
First flight1930

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.

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

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