Top speed 214 km/h Length 6.6 m | Wingspan 8.12 m | |
![]() | ||
Manufacturers |
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.
Contents
Development and design
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.
Specifications
Data from Angelucci, 1987. p. 197.
General characteristics
Performance
References
Pomilio FVL-8 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA