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Maurice Alain Farman (21 March 1877 – 25 February 1964) was a British-French Grand Prix motor racing champion, an aviator, and an aircraft manufacturer and designer. Biography. Born in Paris to English parents, he and his brothers Richard and Henry Farman were important pioneers of aviation in Europe.
- 25 February 1964 (aged 86), Paris, France
- 21 March 1877, Paris, France
The Maurice Farman MF.11 Shorthorn is a French aircraft developed before World War I by the Farman Aviation Works. It was used as a reconnaissance and light bomber during the early part of World War I , later being relegated to training duties.
- 1913
- Maurice Farman
- Reconnaissance / Bomber
- Farman Aviation Works
Mar 17, 2024 · Maurice Farman (born March 21, 1877, Paris—died Feb. 25, 1964, Paris) was a French aircraft designer and manufacturer who contributed greatly to early aviation. A champion bicyclist, he also distinguished himself as an automobile racing driver.
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The Maurice Farman MF.7 Longhorn is a French biplane developed before World War I which was used for reconnaissance by both the French and British air services in the early stages of the war before being relegated to service as a trainer.
- 1922
- Maurice Farman
- Reconnaissance
- Farman Aviation Works
May 19, 2019 · Specifications: [MF.7 ‘Longhorn’] Wingspan (upper): 15.5 m (50 ft 10¼ in) Wingspan (lower): 11.55 m (37 ft 9 in) Height: 3.35 m (11 ft) Length: 12 m (39 ft 9¼ in) Wing area: 60 m² (645.86 sq ft) Max speed at sea level: 90 km/h (56 mph) Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,125 ft) Time to 914 m (3,000 ft): 18 mins. Endurance: 3 hrs 15 mins.
views 2,424,040 updated. Maurice Farman. 1877?-1964. French aviator who helped build the European aviation industry. The Farman brothers, Maurice and Henri, built several successful airplanes, claiming to have developed them independently of the Wright brothers.
Maurice Farman was an aircraft designer and manufacturer as well as a distinguished racing driver. In 1901 he won the Grand Prix de Pau, the first race to be called a Grand Prix. . Born in Paris to English parents.
