Latécoère Laté 49

Latecoere 49-1

The Laté 49 was a 1931 parasol monoplane 2-seat recce a/c for R.2 contest (Bre.19 repl.)

Laté 49-0: 1931 aka Laté 490, all-Duralumin, 1 x 650 hp HS.12Nb
Laté 49-1: 1932 aka Laté 491, slightly longer but lighter loaded weight
Both Laté 49-0 and 49-1 too heavy, rejected in favour of ANF-Mureaux 111

Latecoere 49-1
Engine: 650 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Nb
Span: 47 ft 10 in
Length: 31 ft 10 in
AUW: 5656 lb
Max speed: 171 mph
Seats: 2

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