-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
Type. | Biplane 3-seater, | Biplane 2-seater, |
| ~1912-13.~ | ~1912-13.~ |
-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
~Length~ feet (m.)| 40 (12.25) | ... |
{| 53 (16.10) | ... |
~Span~ feet (m.){| | |
{| 43 (13) | ... |
~Area~ sq. feet (m squared.)| 533 (50) | ... |
{machine lbs. (kgs.)| 1323 (600) | 1323 (600) |
~Weight~ { | | |
{useful lbs. (kgs.)| 992 (450) | 992 (450) |
~Motor~ h.p.| 70 Renault | 50 Renault |
~Speed~ max. m.p.h (km.)| 56 (90) | 56 (90) |
Number built during 1912 | 1 | ? |
-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
Notes.--Fabric: "Aviator" Ramie. Both types fitted with the Doutre
patent stabiliser, which automatically and instantaneously counteracts
troubles due to sudden gusts or partial motor failures. Weight of the
1913 model stabiliser is only 44 lbs. (20 kgs.)
[Illustration: Model 1913 stabiliser.]
[Illustration: DOUTRE. UAS]
F
FARMAN. Henry and Maurice Farman, 167, Rue de Silly, Billancourt (Seine)
Aerodromes: Buc, pres Versailles and Etampes. Depots: Camp de
Chalons--Reims. Established by H. Farman in 1908. M. Farman established
works a little later. In 1912 the two brothers combined. The present
works were opened in January, 1912, and had an output capacity of at
least 300 machines a year in March, 1913.
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