Levasseur PL.12

PL.12
Role	Observation flying boat
Manufacturer	Levasseur
First flight	1930
Number built	1

The Levasseur PL.12 was an observation flying boat built by Levasseur in the early 1930s. It was a high-wing monoplane with a monocoque fuselage.

Specifications

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General characteristics

• Crew: two
• Length: 8.92 m (29 ft 3 in)
• Wingspan: 13.00 m (42 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 31.03 m² (334.0 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 1,023 kg (2,255 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 9Ab 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 170 kW (230 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
• Range: 500 km (310 mi, 270 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)