Levy-Besson "Alerte" Flying Boat
| Levy-Besson "Alerte" | |
|---|---|
| Role | Flying Boat |
| Manufacturer | Levy-Besson |
| Introduction | Oct 1917 [1] |
| Primary user |  France
|
| Number built | ≥100 [2][3] |
| Engine | 200-250hp Hispano-Suiza vee [1] |
| Armament | 2×35–50 kg (77–110 lb) bombs sometimes one machine-gun[1] |
| Crew | 2 |
| Max Speed | 185 km/h (115 mph)[2] |
| Climb | 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 11:15 [2] |
The Alerte class of triplane flying-boat was intended for long patrols and carried a radio and small bomb loaded, with the intent of spotting enemy planes, seaplanes, and submarines and radioing for help when needed. Levy-Besson's entry for this class was based on a triplane fighter.
One hundred Levy-Besson Alerte Flying Boats were built and used by Aviation Maritime, entering service in October 1917. It was used primarily in the anti-submarine role. Production of triplane flying boats was relatively limited because they were harder maneuver on water. [1]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17Q4-18Q4 | K | B | 15 | ? | 5 |
Plane and Crew Cards
Miniatures and Models
1:144 Scale
- Shapeways: Reduced Aircraft Factory
1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale
- Shapeways: Reduced Aircraft Factory
Resources
Orthographic Drawings
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Dr. James J. Davilla and Arthur M. Soltan. French Aircraft of the First World War. Flying Machines Press, 1997. ISBN 0-9637110-4-0.
- Heinz J. Nowarra, Bruce Robertson, and Peter G. Cooksley. Marine Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Letchworth, Herts, England: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1966. ISBN 0900435070