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The Latécoère 340 was a three-engined parasol winged flying boat designed in 1929 in France for middle-distance overseas routes. The sole prototype was destroyed early in the testing programme and no more were built.

The Latécoère 340 was a three-engined, parasol winged flying boat designed in 1929 in France for middle-distance, overseas routes.1

Made by Groupe Latécoère.

The version of the Latécoère 340 had a overlooking set with two grounds.2
Empty Weight Lb
7683
Wing Area Sqm
excluding sponsons 70
Designer
Marcel Moine
Eng 1 Type
Hispano-Suiza 12 Jb watercooled V-12
Max Speed Mph
232
Ceiling Ft
24278
Eng 1 Kw
298
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
12368
Capacity
5
Span Ft
75
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
3485
Gross Weight Kg
maximum 5
610
Height In
11
Primary user
1
Manufacturer
Groupe Latécoère
First Flight
February 1930
Max Speed Kmh
at sea level 144
Height Ft
15
Origin
France
National Origin
France
Wing Area Sqft
753
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
23
Length Ft
47
Height M
5
Ceiling M
calculated 7
400
Eng 1 Hp
400
Eng 1 Number
3
Length In
7
Length M
15
Category
French civil aircraft 1930-1939
Latécoère aircraft
Push-pull aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats

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