Loire 60
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| Loire 60 | |
|---|---|
 Wind tunnel model of the Loire 60 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat |
| Manufacturer | Loire |
| Primary user | French Navy |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1932 |
The Loire 60[1] was a 1930s French prototype for a long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat produced by Loire Aviation.
It was a trimotor training seaplane for reconnaissance, derived from the Loire 50. A single prototype was built and tested, but it never entered production.
Specifications
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General characteristics
- Crew: Eight
- Length: 10.80 m (35 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 19.70 m (64 ft 8 in)
- Height: 3.30 m (10 ft 10 in)
- Gross weight: 2,032 kg (4,480 lb)
- Powerplant: 3 × Renault 4 Ph , 71 kW (95 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 165 km/h (103 mph, 89 kn)
- Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
References
[edit]- ↑ "Écomusée - Industrial Heritage Museum of Saint-Nazaire". mechtraveller.com. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
External links
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Media related to Loire 60 at Wikimedia Commons
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