Thulin FA
AB Thulinverken · Sweden · first flew 1918 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Thulin FA was a Swedish reconnaissance aircraft built in the late 1910s, designed by Enoch Thulin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane
- Six-cylinder water-cooled inline engine
- Reconnaissance aircraft of the late 1910s
Look for a two-seat reconnaissance biplane with a single water-cooled inline engine.
Specifications
- The Thulin FA has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 5 August 1918. It was powered by a six-cylinder water-cooled inline engine.
Variants
Eight were built to the one design.
Where you'll see it
The Swedish Air Force was the primary user.
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