Farman F.480 Alizé
Farman · France · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Farman F.480 Alizé was a single-engined, two-seat, parasol-winged monoplane built in France in the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.38 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Two seats
- Five-cylinder radial engine
Look for a small two-seat parasol monoplane with a radial engine.
Specifications
- The Farman F.480 Alizé has a length of 7.38 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed as a tourer and trainer and first flew in May 1936.
Variants
Twelve were built, with no separate variants.
Where you'll see it
All the Alizés served as training aircraft for government (Republican) forces during the Spanish Civil War.
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