Farman F.31

F.31
Role Fighter
National origin France
Manufacturer Farman
Designer Henry Farman
First flight Summer 1918
Number built 1


The Farman F.31 was a French fighter prototype of the 1910s, the second foray into fighter design by Farman, a firm more usually associated with bombers. The project was short-lived, lasting only 3 months.

Development

The F.31 was a two-seat fighter, designed around the Liberty 12 engine. It was exceptionally angular, and equi-span with the fuselage mounted between its two bays.

Operational history

The sole prototype was completed and first flown in summer 1918. Testing was still ongoing in November 1918, when the Armistice put an end to the project and no further development continued.

Specifications

Data from Green & Swanborough, page 202

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

References

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