Farman F.220
Farman Aviation Works · France · first flew 1932 · bomber
The Farman F.220 was a large French four-engine heavy bomber with engines arranged in tandem push-pull pairs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 21.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Slab-sided four-engine heavy bomber
- Engines in push-pull tandem pairs on the wing
- Fixed spatted undercarriage
Unmistakable slab-sided fuselage, high wing, and four engines paired nose-to-tail on the wing.
Specifications
- The Farman F.220 has a length of 21.4 m (70 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 36 m (118 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
First flown in 1932, the F.220 series introduced the boxy Farman heavy-bomber layout that led to the F.222 and NC.223.
Variants
Developed through the F.221, F.222, and related marks with refined structures and enclosed features.
Where you'll see it
Served the French Armée de l'Air as a night bomber into the early Second World War.
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