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The Franco-British Aviation Model 290 was a French four-seat amphibian flying boat built by the Franco-British Aviation Company (FBA) as a replacement for the Model 17 in French naval service.

Made by Franco-British AviationFranco-British Aviation Company.

Empty Weight Lb
2866
Wing Area Sqm
40
Eng 1 Type
Lorraine 9Na Algol 9-cylinder radial piston engine
Max Speed Mph
109
Range Km
525
Ceiling Ft
13120
Eng 1 Kw
224
Span In
11
Gross Weight Lb
4360
Capacity
Three passengers
Number Built
10
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
1300
Gross Weight Kg
2100
Height In
3
Primary user
French Navy
Manufacturer
Franco-British Aviation
Franco-British Aviation Company
Lists
*List of seaplanes and flying boats
First Flight
1931
Max Speed Kmh
176
Height Ft
13
Span Ft
42
Wing Area Sqft
432
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
13
Length Ft
31
Height M
4
Ceiling M
4000
Eng 1 Hp
300
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Biplane aircraft
FBA aircraft
French military transport aircraft 1930-1939
Propeller aircraft
Pusher aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats
Single-engine aircraft
Length In
Length M
9
Range Miles
326

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