Farman HF.6
Farman · France · first flew 1911 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Farman HF.6 was a reconnaissance aircraft built in France shortly before the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sesquiplane
- Pusher propeller
- Two-man crew of pilot and observer
A pusher sesquiplane with a pilot and observer, powered by a rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Farman HF.6 has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 90 km/h (56 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Henri Farman and first flew in June 1911. It had a 50 hp Gnome seven-cylinder rotary engine driving a wooden pusher propeller.
Variants
The HF.6 was later developed into the more advanced Farman HF.14, which had a more streamlined horizontal stabiliser and an oval rudder.
Where you'll see it
It was a two-seat reconnaissance aircraft with a range of 315 km.
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