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Gourdou-Leseurre GL-832 HY

Military
Gourdou-Leseurre GL-832 HY

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A shipboard reconnaissance floatplane designed for catapult launch from larger vessels, the GL-832 HY featured enhanced performance over earlier variants. Its 8.7-meter fuselage achieved 196 km/h while the 13-meter wingspan provided efficient lift distribution. The 590-kilometer range supported extended reconnaissance missions.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Shipboard reconnaissance floatplane
Moteurs
1
Premier vol
1931
Longueur
8,7 m
Envergure
13 m
Vitesse maximale
196 km/h
Autonomie
590 km