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Loire 70

Military
Loire 70

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An impressive maritime reconnaissance flying boat, the Loire 70 first flew in 1933 with eight crew aboard. The aircraft's 29.9-meter span and four-ton displacement made it formidable for long-range oceanic patrol, reaching 235 km/h despite the drag of its flying-boat hull.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat
Équipage
8
Moteurs
3
Premier vol
1933
Longueur
19,2 m
Envergure
29,9 m
Vitesse maximale
235 km/h