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The Pilots Desk
experimental aircraft by Avro

Type F

Type F

The Avro Type F was an early single seat British aircraft from Avro. On 1 May 1912 it became the first aircraft in the world to fly with a completely enclosed cabin for the pilot as an integral part of the design.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Avro
First flight
1912-05-01
Length
7.01 m
Wingspan
8.53 m

Specifications

Cruise speed
56 kt
Max speed
65 kt
Rate of climb
300 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
800 lb
Empty weight
550 lb
Powerplant
1 × Viale 35 hp 5-cylinder radial
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
23 ft
Wingspan
28 ft
Height
7 ft
Number built
1

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.