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Loire 60

Military
Loire 60

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The Loire 60 was a three-engine military reconnaissance flying boat introduced in 1932, designed for long-range maritime patrol. Its 19.7-meter wingspan provided the platform for extended surveillance missions, achieving a maximum speed of 165 km/h over the Atlantic approaches during the early 1930s.

Specifications

Role
Long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat
Engines
3
First flight
1932
Length
10.8 m
Wingspan
19.7 m
Max speed
165 km/h