| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Biplane Dux |
| Year | 1912 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Engines | 1*70hp Gnome |
| Length | 9.0m |
| Wingspan | 12.7m |
| Wing area | 30.0m2 |
| Empty weight | 345kg |
| Loaded weight | 600kg |
| Wing Load (kg/m2) | 20 |
| Power load (kg/hp) | 8.6 |
| Maximum Speed | 86km/h |
Biplane Dux 1912
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Modification of Farman-VII. Had enlarged upper wing and modified tailboom and rudder.
Performance was better than one of original Farman-VII, and Dux-1912 won second price in 1912 military contest (first position was occupied by I.I.Sikorsky S-6B). Despite of this, military department continued to order standard Farman-VII, leaving promising modification without support...
References:
- "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.104;
