Farman F.68 Goliath
Farman Aviation Works · France · first flew 1919 · airliner
The Farman F.60 Goliath family, of which the F.68 is a variant, was one of the pioneering large biplane airliners of the early 1920s, developed from a World War I bomber design to carry fare-paying passengers across Europe.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Boxy enclosed cabin fuselage contrasting with open cockpit |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large biplane airliner of early 1920s
- Two engines mounted in tractor-pusher or tractor arrangement between wings
- Boxy enclosed cabin fuselage contrasting with open cockpit
Large biplane with a flat-sided enclosed cabin fuselage, prominent strut-braced wings of equal span, and engines mounted between the wings on struts.
Specifications
- The Farman F.68 Goliath has a length of 14.33 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26.47 m (87 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Goliath originated from a WWI heavy bomber project and was converted post-war for passenger use, first flying commercially in 1919. It inaugurated some of the first international airline routes including the Paris–London service operated by Compagnie des Grands Express Aériens. Various Goliath sub-variants were developed with different engine fits.
Variants
The Goliath series encompassed numerous variants (F.60 through F.68 and beyond) differing in engine type, including Salmson, Lorraine, Gnome-Rhône, and Renault powerplants.
Where you'll see it
Operated by French airlines including Air Union and CGA, as well as by airlines in Belgium, Romania, and Czechoslovakia; a landmark type in early commercial aviation history.
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- Farman F.60 Goliath
- Farman F.61 Goliath
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