Pomilio FVL-8
| FVL-8 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Fighter |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Division/Fabbrica Aeroplani Ing. O. Pomilio |
| Designer | Otterino Pomilio |
| First flight | February 1919[1] |
| Number built | 7 |
The Pomilio FVL-8 was a biplane fighter aircraft built by Fabbrica Aeroplani Ing. O. Pomilio for Engineering Division of the Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps.
Development and design
[edit]The FVL-8 was constructed of a wood framework, and covered in plywood. The wings were separated from the fuselage by struts. It was powered by a Liberty 8 engine, and armed by two machine guns. Six prototypes were constructed, the first had its first flight in February 1919. No order for production aircraft was received.[1]
Specifications
[edit]Data from Angelucci, 1987. p. 197.[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 21 ft 8 in (6.60 m)
- Wingspan: 26 ft 8 in (8.12 m)
- Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.48 m)
- Wing area: 284 sq ft (26.38 m2)
- Empty weight: 1,726 lb (783 kg)
- Gross weight: 2,285 lb (1,036 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Liberty 8 , 290 hp (220 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 133 mph (214 km/h, 116 kn)
References
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- Angelucci, Enzo (1987). The American Fighter from 1917 to the Present. New York: Orion Books. ISBN 0-517-56588-9.
