Farman F.40

The Farman F.40 was a joint design by the two Farman brothers, Maurice and Henri, combining features of the MF.11 and the HF.22. The rear engine, "pusher" configuration gave the gunner an open field of fire.

The F.40 was used as a fighter and light bomber. Its long wingspan made it stable but slow to maneuver and French squadrons began replacing it in 1916, although it continued to be used by allies throughout the war.

This plane carries markings typical of the Belgian Air Service.

This aircraft was also flown by:
  France
  Portugal
Specifications
Country of Manufacture France
First Year of Service 1915
Wing Span 57.75 ft | 17.6 m
Length 30.3 ft | 9.25 m
Height 12.75 ft | 3.9 m
Weight 2469 lbs | 1120 kg
Engine Renault, V12 liquid cooled engine, 160hp
Top Speed 84 mph | 135 km/h
Range 200 miles | 320 km
Armament 1 Lewis .303 machine gun
Crew 2

 


Notes:
Technical Notes:
Made with Autodesk 3D Studio Max - Airplane not including background, 46971 vertices, 55234 faces - All aircraft insignia are modeled as part of the mesh.
Historical Notes:
The instruments in the cockpit are conjecture. Serial numbers are fictitious.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farman_F.40
http://www.theaerodrome.com/aircraft/france/farman_f40.php