Farman H.F.23

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Farman H.F.23
Role Reconnaissance or Seaplane
Manufacturer Farman
Primary users France
Sweden
Developed from Farman H.F.20
Engine 80hp Gnome Lambda rotary or
160hp Gnome
Crew 2
Max Speed 95 km/h (59 mph)[1] to 100 km/h (62 mph)[2]
Climb 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 30min [1]
Ceiling 2,750 m (9,020 ft)[2]
Endurance 3:30 [2]

The Henri Farman H.F.23 was a Farman H.F.20 with a wider wingspan and 80 or 160hp Gnome engine, produced in small numbers in both landplane and floatplane versions. [3]

For more information, see Wikipedia:Farman HF.20.

References

Citations
  1. 1.0 1.1 Davilla, p.214.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Munson, p.22.
  3. Davilla, p.214.
Bibliography
  • 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