Farman HF.19
Farman · France · first flew 1913 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Henry Farman HF.19 was a French reconnaissance seaplane developed by Henry Farman before the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane floatplane with floats for take-off and landing on water
- Canard layout with the horizontal surface ahead of the wings
- Single pusher propeller
A floatplane with a 19.7 m wingspan, powered by a 160 hp Gnome Lambda Lambda 14-cylinder two-row air-cooled rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Farman HF.19 has a length of 9.87 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.7 m (65 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 105 km/h (65 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The HF.19 first flew in 1913. As a floatplane it used floats for take-off and landing on water.
Variants
The HF.19 was a floatplane, using floats rather than wheels for take-off and landing.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a two-seat reconnaissance seaplane.
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