Farman F.230
Farman · France · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Farman F.230 and its derivatives were a family of light touring aircraft built in France in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.13 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane with two open cockpits in tandem
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
- Thick-section wing
The thick-section wing was a distinguishing feature, with two open tandem cockpits and a fixed tailskid undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Farman F.230 has a length of 6.13 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 186 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
The family first flew in 1930. They were low-wing cantilever monoplanes of conventional configuration.
Variants
The family comprises the F.230, F.350 and F.360 and their derivatives.
Where you'll see it
A Farman F.354 served with the Spanish Republican Air Force. A Farman F.231 features in the Tintin book Cigars of the Pharaoh.
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