F.B.A. Type C

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F.B.A. Type C
Role Flying Boat
Manufacturer F.B.A.
First flight 1915
Introduction 1916
Primary users France
Italy
Russia
Developed from F.B.A. Type B
Wingspan 13.7 m (45 ft)[1][2]
Engine 130hp Clerget 9B rotary
Armament front flexible MG and
2×11kg bombs
Crew 2
Max Speed 110 km/h (68 mph)[3][4][1][2]
Climb 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 20:00[1]-25:00[3]
Ceiling ~3,500 m (11,500 ft)[4][2]
Range 300 km (190 mi)[4][2] to
320 km (200 mi)[3]
Endurance 2:45 [3]

The F.B.A. Type C was basically a Type B with an improved 130hp Clerget engine. The type saw extensive use for anti-submarine patrol and served until it was replaced in Aviation Maritime by the improved F.B.A. Type H. Italy produced the Type C under license and Russia purchased thirty and built another thirty-four at Lebedev. [3]

For more information, see Wikipedia:FBA Type A.

References

Citations
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nowarra, pp.202-203.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Angelucci, p.88.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Davilla, p.259.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Munson, p.89.
Bibliography
  • Enzo Angelucci, ed. The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980. New York: The Military Press, 1983 edition. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
  • Dr. James J. Davilla and Arthur M. Soltan. French Aircraft of the First World War. Flying Machines Press, 1997. ISBN 0-9637110-4-0.
  • Kenneth Munson, Bombers: Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft, 1914-1919. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1968, Blandford Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0753721711
  • Heinz J. Nowarra, Bruce Robertson, and Peter G. Cooksley. Marine Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Letchworth, Herts, England: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1966. ISBN 0900435070
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