Loire 501
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The Loire 501 was a single-engined French liaison and training flying boat of the 1930s produced by Loire. It was operated by the French Navy remaining in service until 1940.

Made by Ateliers et Chantiers de la LoireLoire.

Empty Weight Lb
3053
Range Km
1100
Eng 1 Type
Hispano-Suiza 9 Qd
Max Speed Mph
121
Cruise Speed Kmh
87
Ceiling Ft
15900
Cruise Speed Mph
140
Eng 1 Kw
261
Introduced
1932
Span In
6
Wing Area Sqm
39
Gross Weight Lb
4740
Number Built
7
Crew
3
Empty Weight Kg
1388
Gross Weight Kg
2155
Retired
1940
Height In
8
Range Mi
683
Primary user
French Navy
Manufacturer
Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire
Loire
First Flight
1933
Max Speed Kmh
195
Height Ft
14
Span Ft
52
Wing Area Sqft
424
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
16
Length Ft
36
Height M
4
Ceiling M
4850
Eng 1 Hp
350
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
4
Length M
11
Category
French military reconnaissance aircraft 1930-1939
Pusher aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats

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