Farman F.80

Farman F.80

National origin: France
Manufacturer: Farman
First flight: 1920s
Number built: 2

The Farman F.80 was a 1920s French biplane designed by Farman as a basic trainer. Only two were built.

Development

The F.80 was intended to compete against the Hanriot HD-14 as a basic trainer. It was an equal span two-bay tractor biplane with tandem open cockpits for instructor and pupil. It had a tailskid landing gear with the two main units were widely spaced for stability on the ground. The aircraft also has a pair of auxiliary wheel in front to prevent that aircraft nosing-over on the ground and damaging what was then an expensive wooden propeller.

The aircraft did not meet with any success and was not ordered into production.

Specifications

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General characteristics

Crew: 2 (instructor, pupil)
Length: 8.20 m (26 ft 10¾ in)
Wingspan: 13.0 m (42 ft 7¾ in)
Wing area: 46.50 m² (500.54 ft²)
Empty weight: 770 kg (1698 lb)
Gross weight: 1100 kg (2447 lb)
Powerplant: 1 x— Renault piston engine, 142 kW (190 hp)

Bibliography

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.

Farman F.80 Pictures and Farman F.80 for Sale.

Living Warbirds: The best warbirds DVD series.

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