Voisin-Farman

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The Voisin-Farman was a biplane created in 1907 by Appareils d'Aviation Les Frères Voisin and modified by its owner-pilot Henry Farman.

Farman enjoyed good weather in his first weeks of pratice and made 200+ flights measuring 100–500 yards. On 13 January 1908 he flew this plane 1000+ meters to win the Deutsch-Archdeacon prize.[1]

Specifications

  • Weight: 1,100 lbs.
  • Sustaining surface: 559 square feet
  • Motor: 50 hp Antoinette
  • Propeller: 6.9' diamter, 3.6' pitch, two aluminum blades, directly connected to engine.[1]


Name Voisin-Farman
Year constructed 1907
Creators Appareils d'Aviation Les Frères Voisin, Henry Farman
Length (m) ?
Wingspan (m) 10m?
Wing area (m2)
Weight (kg)
Engine horsepower
Speed (km/h)
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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Zahm, 1911, Aerial Navigation, pp. 259–260.