Farman F.60 Goliath

Farman F.60 Goliath

Country: France

Type: Bomber

Manufacturer: Farman

Service: 1919 - 1930

First Flight: January 1919

Production: 60

The Farman F.60 Goliath was an airliner produced by the Farman Aviation Works from 1919. It was instrumental in the creation of early airlines and commercial routes in Europe after World War I. The Goliath was initially designed in 1918 as a heavy bomber capable of carrying 1000 kg of bombs with a range of 1500 km.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ( F.60)

General characteristics

Crew: 2
Capacity: 12-14 passengers
Length: 14.33 m (47 ft)
Wingspan: 26.50 m (86 ft 11 in)
Height: 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in)
Wing area: 161 m (1732 ft)
Empty weight: 2500 kg (5,506 lb)
Loaded weight: 4770 kg (10,506 lb)
Useful load: 3000 kg (6,607 lb)
Powerplant: 2 x Salmson Z.9 water-cooled radial engines, 312 kW (230 hp) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)
Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Range: 400 km (248 mi)
Service ceiling 4000 m (13,123 ft)