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