Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.5
Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk · Norway · first flew 1918 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.5 was a two-seat biplane floatplane built by the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service aircraft factory from 1918.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane floatplane
- Tractor engine in the nose
- Wingspan of 15 m
Look for a two-seat biplane on floats with a single tractor engine and a 15 m span.
Specifications
- The Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.5 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 132 km/h (82 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Halfdan Gyth Dehli and first flew on 19 November 1918. It was the first tractor-configuration aircraft designed and built in Norway.
Variants
Nine were built between 1918 and 1922.
Where you'll see it
During almost eight years of service it was used mainly for reconnaissance, although one example served as a trainer. It was retired in 1926.
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