| Farman F.370 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Single-seat racing monoplane |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Farman Aviation Works |
| First flight | 22 April 1933 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Farman F.370 was a French single-seat racing monoplane designed and built by the Farman Aviation Works for air racing.[1]
Development
The F.370 was a low-wing monoplane that first flew on the 22 April 1933.[1] Powered by a Farman 8 Vee-piston engine it had streamlined features, including a shallow fin faired into the open cockpit headrest and fixed main monowheel landing gear faired into the engine and oil radiators of the engine.[1] It was entered into the 1933 Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe air race in which it averaged over 300 km/h (187 mph), on the fifth circuit the engine overheated and the F.370 withdrew from the race.[1]
Specifications (F.370)
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 6.91 m (22 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan: 8.10 m (26 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 9.50 m2 (102.3 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 650 kg (1,433 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,130 kg (2,491 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Farman 8 8-cylinder vee piston engine, 300 kW (400 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 330 km/h (210 mph, 180 kn) estimated
References
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Notes
Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985). Orbis Publishing.
- Liron, Jean (1984). Les avions Farman. Collection Docavia. Vol. 21. Paris: Éditions Larivière. OCLC 37146471.
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