Farman F.170 Jabiru
Farman · France · first flew 1925 · airliner
The Farman F.170 Jabiru was a French single-engine sesquiplane airliner that could carry up to eight passengers. It was a derivative of the F.121 Jabiru.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage sitting low on its wheels |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sesquiplane with a smaller lower wing
- Single engine in the nose
- Fuselage sitting low on its wheels
A single-engined sesquiplane with a deep cabin so low on its wheels that it was nicknamed ventre-à-terre, or "belly to the ground".
Specifications
- The Farman F.170 Jabiru has a length of 11.75 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.1 m (53 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Farman Aviation Works designed and built it, and its maiden flight took place in 1925. It was produced from 1925 to 1929.
Variants
The F.170 was a derivative of the earlier F.121 Jabiru.
Where you'll see it
Eighteen were built. A 500 hp engine gave a maximum speed of 220 km/h and a range of 500 km.
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