Farman MF.16
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| MF.16 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | Farman Aviation Works |
| Designer | Maurice Farman |
| Primary user | French Air Force |
| Number built | 1 |
The Maurice Farman MF.16 was a French reconnaissance aircraft developed before World War I by the Farman Aviation Works.
Design and development
The MF.16 was a pusher biplane like previous Farman aircraft, and had a sesquiplane layout.
Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two (pilot & observer/gunner)
- Length: 8.06 m ()
- Wingspan: 13.76 m ()
- Height: ()
- Wing area: 35.00 m² ()
- Empty weight: 410 kg ()
- Loaded weight: 650 kg ()
- Powerplant: 1 × Gnome 8-cylinder air-cooled inline engine, (80 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 90 km/h
- Range: 220 km ()
- Service ceiling: 2,500 m ()
- Rate of climb: 500 m/s ()
See also
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