Farman-VII, F-7, Farman Racer, Military Type, Maurice Farman

Farman-VII on the ground (39k) from "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.144;

Very similar to the Farman-IV, but with monoplane tailplane and slightly smaller. Booms of the tailframe became perfectly parallel. Front elevator was removed on some aircraft, without any change in performance and handling. Crew seats were shifted far forward. Variety of engines were used, whig/tailplane cover could be single or two-sided.

Farman-VII flying (32k) from "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.144;

Four 'Farman-VII's first Russian pilots (volunteers) participated in Balkan War (1912).

• Farman-VII by A.A.Agafonov was built on Schetinin factory for record flight Petersburg-Sevastopol, planned for 1913. Upper wing span was increased, two additional large fuel tanks installed. This flight never took place, but many other flights were performed.
• Farman-VII by A.F.Krasilnikov had tail (frames, tailplane, controls) from Farman-XVI. Aircraft was used for commercial advertisement flights, including dispersing fliers.

---


References:
• "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.144-145;

---


More Links...
• MF.7, Maurice Farman