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Henri Farman III
Henri Farman · Pioneer Biplane · France · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
The Farman III, also known as the Henry Farman 1909 biplane, was an early French aircraft designed and built by Henry Farman in 1909. Its design was widely imitated, so much so that aircraft of similar layout were generally referred to as being of the "Farman" type.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Experimental
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
- Country
- France
- Manufacturer
- Henri Farman
- Operator
- Henri Farman / flight schools
- Primary Role
- Pioneer Biplane
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1908
- Produced
- 50
- Engine
- Gnome Omega rotary
- Thrust / Power
- 50 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 39.4
- Wingspan (ft)
- 32.7
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 770
- MTOW (lb)
- 1213
- Endurance (hr)
- 1
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 3000
- Range (mi)
- 100
- Max Speed (mph)
- 37