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The Latécoère 24 was a French three-engined parasol winged flying boat built in 1927 to test the longer stretches of the South Atlantic crossing. Trials showed that it was overweight and consequently performed below specification.

The Latécoère 24 was a French three-engined parasol winged flying boat, built in 1927 to test the longer stretches of the South Atlantic crossing.1

Made by Groupe Latécoère.

Empty Weight Lb
16909
Wing Area Sqm
without sponsons 174
Designer
Marcel Moine
Eng 1 Type
Farman 12 Wd W-12 watercooled
Max Speed Mph
106
Eng 1 Kw
373
Span In
5
Gross Weight Lb
27403
Span Ft
98
Number Built
1
Crew
3
Climb Rate Ftmin
109
Empty Weight Kg
7670
Gross Weight Kg
12430
Height In
9
Range Km
2500
Climb Rate Ms
120000.0
Manufacturer
Groupe Latécoère
Range Miles
1554
First Flight
late 1927
Max Speed Kmh
at sea level 170
Height Ft
14
Origin
France
National Origin
France
Wing Area Sqft
1873
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
30
Length Ft
76
Height M
5
Eng 1 Hp
500
Eng 1 Number
3
Length In
9
Length M
23
Category
French civil aircraft 1920-1929
Latécoère aircraft
Push-pull aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats

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