Farman F.1010
Farman · France · first flew 1932 · fighter
The Farman F.1010 was a small, low-wing, single-seat monoplane ordered by the French government in 1931 to test a large-calibre cannon in flight.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Inverted V-8 water-cooled engine
- 33 mm cannon between the cylinder banks firing through the propeller
Look for a small single-seat low-wing monoplane with an inverted V-8 engine.
Specifications
- The Farman F.1010 has a length of 8.24 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 320 km/h (199 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The cannon was mounted between the cylinder banks of an inverted V-8 engine. The aircraft first flew in August 1932.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It was an experimental cannon carrier, with a 33 mm cannon firing through the propeller at 120 rounds per minute.
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