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Страна: США
Год: 1918
В.Кондратьев Самолеты первой мировой войны
На базе LUSAC-11 в 1919 году был сделан трехместный армейский разведчик LUSAO-11 (Le Pere US Army Observation, построено две штуки) и легкий бомбардировщик LUSAGH-11 (Le Pere US Army Ground Harassment), оставшийся в единственном экземпляре.
- В.Кондратьев Самолеты первой мировой войны
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J.Herris - Weird Wings of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (70)
The LUSAO-11 triplane was designed as a three-seat observation plane and was powered by two 400 hp Liberty V-12 engines. It was not strong enough and failed static tests. After strengthening it was over-weight and had modest performance despite its powerful engines, perhaps due to its drag-producing triplane layout and extensive bracing.