Farman F.50
Farman · France · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Farman F.50 was a French twin-engined night bomber biplane built by Farman Aviation Works.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.92 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large twin-engined biplane
- Two Lorraine 8Db V-8 water-cooled engines
- Two machine guns mounted in the nose
It is a three-crew biplane with two 275 hp Lorraine 8Db engines and two 7.7 mm machine guns in the nose.
Specifications
- The Farman F.50 has a length of 10.92 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.85 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was designed as a replacement for the single-engined Voisin pusher biplanes in French Air Force service and first flew in 1918.
Variants
The F.50 was the twin-engine night bomber, and the F.50P was a five-passenger civil conversion.
Where you'll see it
It served with the French Air Force until at least 1922. The Mexican Air Force bought thirteen in September 1920.
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