Farman F.400
Farman Aviation Works · France · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Farman F.400 was a French high-wing light touring monoplane produced in the early 1930s. It offered comfortable enclosed accommodation for one or two occupants at a competitive cruising speed.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing French cabin monoplane of the 1930s
- Braced parasol-style wing with spatted undercarriage
- Single radial or inline engine in prominent nose cowling
Recognizable by its braced high wing, enclosed cabin, spatted fixed undercarriage, and relatively clean nose cowling housing a single engine.
Specifications
- The Farman F.400 has a length of 8.25 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.72 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 194 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Built by Farman Aviation Works, the F.400 series emerged from the company's transition from biplane to monoplane designs. The aircraft was aimed at the private and aero-club market in France during the interwar period.
Variants
Several sub-variants with differing engine fits were produced under the F.400 designation.
Where you'll see it
Used primarily by French private owners and aero clubs during the 1930s; few examples survived World War II.
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