Farman F.190
Farman · France · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Farman F.190 was a French utility aircraft of the 1920s and 1930s. It was a high-wing, strut-braced monoplane with a fully enclosed cabin for four passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing, strut-braced monoplane
- Fully enclosed cabin
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
A boxy high-wing cabin monoplane with a single radial engine and a conventional tail.
Specifications
- The Farman F.190 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The main version used a 230 hp Gnome et Rhône 5Ba five-cylinder radial. In 1932 an enlarged-cabin version with a revised fin and four-blade propeller entered production as the F.390.
Variants
Many sub-types differed by engine, including the F.191 to F.199 and the F.390 to F.393. The F.197S was an air ambulance with provision for two litters and an attendant.
Where you'll see it
It was popular as a private aircraft and air taxi, and 158 were built. About 30 were operated by airlines, and 15 joined Air France in 1933. Several air forces also used it.
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