Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.4
Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk · Norway · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
A biplane floatplane trainer built by the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service factory.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane floatplane
- Pusher propeller
- Two-seat trainer
A pusher biplane floatplane with a 110 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.4 has a length of 9.9 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.6 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The M.F.4 was developed from the M.F.1 and first flew on 13 March 1918.
Variants
Six were built between 1918 and 1921.
Where you'll see it
It was the first purpose-built trainer aircraft in Norwegian service and was retired on 2 October 1924.
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