Farman F.190
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| F.190 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Civil utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Farman |
| Maiden flight | 1928 |
| Number built | ca. 100 |
The Farman F.190 was a utility aircraft built in France in the 1920s and 30s. It was a high-wing, strut-braced monoplane of conventional configuration with a fully-enclosed cabin and fixed, tailskid undercarriage. Popular both as a private aircraft and in the air taxi role, some 30 examples were also operated by airlines in France and elsewhere in Europe. Fifteen of these joined Air France's fleet in 1933 from the fleets of the smaller airlines it had absorbed.
A dedicated air ambulance version was built as the F.197S (for "Sanitaire") with provision for two litters and an attendant.
In 1932, a version with a slightly enlarged cabin, revised tail fin, and four-blade propeller entered production as the Farman F.390.
[edit] Variants
[edit] F.190
- F.190 - main production version with Gnome et Rhône 5Ba engine
- F.192 - version with Salmson 9Ab engine
- F.193 - version with Farman 9Ea engine
- F.194 - version with Hispano-Suiza 6Mb engine
- F-197 - version with Lorraine 7Me engine
- F.197S - air ambulance version of F.197
- F.198 - version with Renault 9A engine
- F.199 - version with Lorraine 9M engine
[edit] F.390
- F.390 - version with Farman 7Ear engine
- F.391 - version with Farman 7Ecr engine
- F.392 - version with Farman 7Ear engine
- F.393 - version with Farman 7Ecr engine
[edit] Operators
- Air Afrique
- Air France
- Air Orient
- Air Union
- CIDNA
[edit] Specifications (F.190)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Capacity: 4 passengers
- Length: 10.45 m (34 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 14.40 m (47 ft 3 in)
- Height: 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 10.2 m² (433 ft²)
- Empty weight: 926 kg (2.041 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Gnome et Rhône 5Ba, 172 kW (230 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
- Range: 850 km (528 miles)
- Service ceiling: 5,150 m (16,895 ft)
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 379.
- World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing, File 894 Sheet 16.
- aviafrance.com
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