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Levasseur PL.7
Photo: Annuaire de L'Aéronautique 1931 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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LevasseurPL.7

Tactical / Medium Bombers · France · 1928
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LevasseurPL.7

Levasseur PL.7
Levasseur PL.7 Photo: Annuaire de L'Aéronautique 1931 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
15
Survivability
10
Versatility
15
Avionics
10
Reliability
40
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin France
ManufacturerQ8587777
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraInterwar Period
In service1928–1930
Operators1 countries
Quantity46
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
21
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
128/132
Interwar Period
281/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
15
Survivability
10
Versatility
15
Avionics
10
Reliability
40
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Levasseur PL.7
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1928–1930
Quantity
46
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
128
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
21
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1928
  • Service Entry Year1930
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleTorpedo bomber
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypePiston
  • Number of Engines1
  • Internal Fuel1,200 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed185 km/h
  • Cruise Speed160 km/h
  • Stall Speed90 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,500 m
  • Ferry Range800 km
  • Combat Radius300 km
  • Rate of Climb3.5 m/s
  • G-Limit4.5
  • Takeoff Run120 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length12.5 m
  • Wingspan16.5 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Wing Area75
  • Empty Weight2,100 kg
  • Loaded Weight3,400 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,500 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • Hardpoints1
  • Weapons Payload800 kg
  • Internal Gun1x 7.7mm machine gun
▤Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1940
  • Production Start1928
  • Production End1936
  • Operational StatusObsolete by 1939
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1928Production started
  2. 1930Production ended
  3. 1939First deployment: World War II
98
years in service
2
years in production
46
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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