Farman MF.9
Maurice Farman · France · first flew 1913 · light aircraft
The Farman MF.9 was a French two-seat pusher biplane used as a trainer and reconnaissance aircraft in the early years of World War I. It followed the classic Maurice Farman layout with the engine mounted behind the crew nacelle.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher-engined Farman-type biplane
- Open nacelle with pilot ahead of wings
- Long tail-boom structure characteristic of the Maurice Farman series
Long-span biplane with open lattice tail booms and a prominent front nacelle; the absence of a conventional nose distinguishes all Maurice Farman pusher types at a glance.
Specifications
- The Farman MF.9 has a length of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 90 km/h (56 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced by the Maurice Farman company in 1913, the MF.9 was one of a succession of pusher biplanes that Farman developed from his earlier Longhorn and Shorthorn designs. It was widely used by the French Aviation Militaire and exported to allied nations.
Variants
The MF.9 was part of a closely related family of Farman pushers; minor engine and structural differences distinguished it from the MF.7 Longhorn and MF.11 Shorthorn.
Where you'll see it
French and British flying services used Farman pushers extensively for training and early front-line work, the type being phased out by 1916 as tractor designs proved superior.
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