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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.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Fighter
Moteurs
1
Premier vol
1918
Longueur
6,5 m
Envergure
9,4 m
Vitesse maximale
257 km/h
Autonomie
450 km