Farman F.220

The Farman F.220 and its derivatives were thick-sectioned high-winged monoplanes from Farman Aviation Works. Based on the configuration proven by the F.211 design started in August 1925 and the first flight of the prototype was on May 26 1932. The definitive F.222 variant was the biggest bomber to serve in France between the world wars. One variant was designed as an airliner.

* Revue Avions n°29 Walrus Vultee V-11 Farman F.1
El Farman F.220 y sus variantes fueron una serie de bombarderos pesados fabricados por la empresa francesa Farman.2
: Avion postal Farman F 220-0 Transatlantique exposé à Maison Blanche.3

Made by Farman Aviation Works.

Die Farman F.220 war der Prototyp einer Reihe viermotoriger Bomber und Transportflugzeuge, die in den 1930er-Jahren in Frankreich entworfen und gebaut wurden. Aus der F.220 gingen die Typen Farman F.221, Farman F.222 und SNCAC NC.223 hervor.4
En octobre 1931 le FARMAN F 220 fera également son premier vol, bombardier lourd avec un équipage de 5 hommes. Il restera en service jusqu'en 1945.5
Height Main
5.2m
Height Alt
17.0
Length Alt
2143.7599999999998
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
1995.0
Loaded Weight Main
18700.0
Max Speed Alt
199 mph
Type Of Prop
radial engines
Max Speed Main
320.0
Bombs
4190.0
Max Speed More
237600.0
Cruise Speed Main
280.0
Ceiling Main
8
460 m
Number Built
70
Crew
five or six
Loaded Weight Alt
41226.0
Cruise Speed Alt
174 mph
Area Main
188 m2
Cruise Speed More
237600.0
Span Alt
3599.18
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
950 hp
Engine(prop)
Gnome-Rhône 14N
Manufacturer
Farman Aviation Works
Number Of Props
4
First Flight
26
Production End Year
1938
National Origin
France
Climb Rate Main
28380.0
Power Main
708.0
Production Start Year
1935
Guns
116040.0
Climb Rate Alt
1552.0
Length Main
21.5m
Span Main
36.2m
Area Alt
2023.6
Range Alt
1
245 miles
Empty Weight Main
10488.0
Ceiling Alt
26245.0
Produced
1935
Empty Weight Alt
23122.0
Category
Farman aircraft
French bomber aircraft 1930-1939

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