Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.11
Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk · Norway · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.11 was a Norwegian twin-float reconnaissance seaplane built by the Naval Aircraft Factory in the 1930s. It served the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service as a patrol and reconnaissance platform.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Norwegian high-wing monoplane floatplane of the 1930s
- Built by the Naval Aircraft Factory for Norwegian Navy
- Parasol-wing layout with twin floats
High parasol-wing monoplane with twin floats, a single radial engine in the nose, and a fabric-covered structure typical of early 1930s naval aircraft.
Specifications
- The Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.11 has a length of 11.72 m (38 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.4 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Norway's naval air arm relied on floatplanes for coastal patrol over its extensive fjords and coastline, and the M.F.11 was one of the domestically built types that served in this role. The Naval Aircraft Factory produced the type in the early 1930s, and it remained in service until German occupation in 1940. Some aircraft escaped to Britain and continued operations.
Variants
Minor production variants with different equipment fits; no significantly different named marks.
Where you'll see it
Served the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service from the early 1930s; some examples flew with Norwegian forces in exile after the 1940 occupation.
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