Farman F.180 Oiseau Bleu
Farman · France · first flew 1927 · airliner
The Farman F.180 Oiseau Bleu was a biplane airliner designed and produced by the French aircraft manufacturer Farman.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Oval-section fuselage with an enclosed cockpit |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Biplane airliner with unequal-span two-bay wings
- Two engines in push-pull configuration in tandem beneath the upper wing centre section
- Oval-section fuselage with an enclosed cockpit
A large biplane with two engines in tandem above the fuselage on struts.
Specifications
- The Farman F.180 Oiseau Bleu has a length of 18 m (59 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26 m (85 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed in the mid-1920s for long-distance commercial routes and first flew in November 1927. A transatlantic crossing was once planned but cancelled.
Variants
A total of three were built.
Where you'll see it
The three aircraft were luxurious transports for the company airline, Farman Line, operating between Paris and other European capitals. The main cabin seated 24 passengers.
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