Loire 60

The Loire 60 was a 1930s French prototype for a long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat produced by Loire Aviation.

Loire 60
Wind tunnel model of the Loire 60
Role Long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat
Manufacturer Loire
First flight 1932
Primary user French Navy
Number built 1

It was a trimotor training seaplane for reconnaissance, derived from the Loire 50. A single prototype was built and tested, but it never entered production.

Specifications
Loire 60 3-view drawing from Annuaire de L'Aéronautique 1931

General characteristics

  • Crew: Eight
  • Length: 10.80 m (35 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 19.70 m (64 ft 8 in)
  • Height: 3.30 m (10 ft 10 in)
  • Gross weight: 2,032 kg (4,480 lb)
  • Powerplant: 3 × Renault 4 Ph , 71 kW (95 hp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 165 km/h (103 mph, 89 kn)
  • Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)

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