
Описание
Страна: Франция
Год: 1916
Единственный экземпляр
J.Davilla, A.Soltan French Aircraft of the First World War (Flying Machines)
Henri Farman H.F.36
The H.F.36 represented a major departure for Henri Farman in many ways. The aircraft was a tractor, unlike the majority of his designs which were pushers. Furthermore, it was made of metal. Farman's only previous all-metal design was the preceding H.F.35. Like the H.F.35, the H.F.36 also featured a quadracycle undercarriage which was required to support the machine's weight. The engine was also a 220-hp Renault 12Fa as used on the H.F.35. The two-bay wings were of sesquiplane configuration, the upper one being considerably longer than the lower. Ailerons were on the top wing only. The fuselage tapered to a point upon which a conventional fin and stabilizer were attached. It appears the crew were seated close together with the pilot's head looking over the top wing. The gunner sat immediately behind him. The upper wing was attached directly to the fuselage, while the lower wing was extended from the fuselage by a series of struts. Intended as a fighter/attack aircraft, it was tested in July 1916 but there were apparently some serious problems. Despite numerous modifications the H.F.36 was not selected for production.
H.F.36 Two-Seat Fighter with 220-hp Renault 12Fa
Span 19.82 m; length 8.60 m; height 3.49 m; wing area 66.5 sq. m
Payload 900 kg
Maximum speed 175 km/h
One built
Farman Unknowns
A review of the Musee de l'Air archives revealed four previously unknown Farman aircraft.
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3. Another tractor biplane with the fuselage attached to the upper wing. J.M. Bruce has reviewed the photograph and believes the engine is a Renault. The plane appears to be a two-seat reconnaissance machine or possibly a C2 category fighter.
4. Tractor biplane that may be a variant of unknown #3. The significance of the '43’ on the rudder is not known but this type is not an F.43.
- J.Davilla, A.Soltan French Aircraft of the First World War (Flying Machines)
Фотографии
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J.Davilla, A.Soltan - French Aircraft of the First World War /Flying Machines/
H.F.36 taxiing. The airplane was intended for use as a fighter/attack aircraft. It was tested in July 1916.
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J.Davilla, A.Soltan - French Aircraft of the First World War /Flying Machines/
Unknown #3; a Farman tractor biplane with the fuselage attached to the upper wing. The airplane appears to be a two-seat reconnaissance machine or C2 fighter.
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J.Davilla, A.Soltan - French Aircraft of the First World War /Flying Machines/
Farman unknown #4. Renaud.
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J.Davilla, A.Soltan - French Aircraft of the First World War /Flying Machines/
Farman unknown #4. Renaud.