Farman MF.6
Farman Aviation Works · France · first flew 1911 · light aircraft
The Maurice Farman MF.6 Shorthorn was a French tourism biplane developed by Maurice Farman before World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane with a forward elevator (canard layout)
- Pusher engine behind the crew
- Two seats
A pusher biplane with a forward elevator, a span of 15.5 m and a length of 12 m.
Specifications
- The Farman MF.6 has a length of 12 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.5 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 95 km/h (59 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed by Maurice Farman and first flew in 1911, powered by a 70 kW Renault 8B V-8 engine.
Variants
A number of MF.6 biplanes were built, some of them exported to Japan.
Where you'll see it
A number of MF.6 biplanes were imported to Japan on the eve of World War I.
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