Loire 11

The Loire 11 was a French three-seat general-purpose monoplane designed and built by Loire Aviation of St. Nazaire.[1]

Loire 11
Role Three-seat general-purpose monoplane
National origin France
Manufacturer Loire
First flight 1930
Number built 2

Design and development

The Loire 11 was the first original design by the company and was designed to meet a requirement for a general-purpose transport for operation in the French colonies.[1] It was a strut-braced high-wing monoplane with three-seats and powered by a 300 hp (224 kW) Lorraine Algol radial engine.[1] Only two prototypes were produced in 1930 and the project was abandoned in 1931 when the type failed to interest the French government.[1]

Specifications
Loire 11 3-view drawing from NACA aircraft Circular No.157

Data from NACA Aircraft Circular No.157

General characteristics

  • Length: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 16.5 m (54 ft 2 in)
  • Height: 3.25 m (10 ft 8 in)
  • Empty weight: 1,120 kg (2,469 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,920 kg (4,233 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lorraine Algol , 220 kW (300 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 201 km/h (125 mph, 109 kn)
  • Range: 600 km (370 mi, 320 nmi)

References
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Notes
  1. Orbis 1985, p. 2377
Bibliography
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.


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