Pomilio FVL-8
Fabbrica Aeroplani Ing. O. Pomilio · United States · first flew 1919 · fighter
The Pomilio FVL-8 was a biplane fighter built by Fabbrica Aeroplani Ing. O. Pomilio for the Engineering Division of the US Signal Corps Aviation Section.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wings separated from the fuselage by struts |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Wood framework covered in plywood
- Wings separated from the fuselage by struts
A small single-seat biplane 6.6 m long with an 8.12 m span, whose wings are held clear of the fuselage on struts.
Specifications
- The Pomilio FVL-8 has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.12 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 214 km/h (133 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Otterino Pomilio designed it. The first prototype flew in February 1919.
Variants
It was constructed of a wood framework covered in plywood and powered by a Liberty 8 engine of 290 hp. It was armed with two machine guns.
Where you'll see it
No order for production aircraft was received.
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