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Gourdou-Leseurre GL.2

Military
Gourdou-Leseurre GL.2

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A French fighter of World War I vintage, the GL.2 achieved 257 km/h from its compact 6.5-meter fuselage and 9.4-meter wingspan. The single-engine configuration reflected the era's fighter technology, while the 450-kilometer range suited patrol and interception missions. This aircraft served French military aviation.

Specifications

Role
Fighter
Engines
1
First flight
1918
Length
6.5 m
Wingspan
9.4 m
Max speed
257 km/h
Range
450 km