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was first own design of FVM (the Army Aviation Company’s workshop at
Malmen). The aircraft was intended for advanced training. It was flown for
the first time in September 1918. The aircraft behaved well in the air and
was flown by several pilots. However, in April the next year it came into
an uncontrollable spin. Both aboard were killed in the crash.
The
Triplane was fitted with a 90 hp rotating Thulin A engine. Photo at top: Lieutenants Paul af Uhr and Nils Rodéhn in front of the Triplane. The latter made the maiden flight with the aircraft. Photo below: Model displayed at Flygvapenmuseum (Swedish Air Force Museum). Length: 6,50 m. Span: 9,00 m. Maximum take-off weight: 990 kg. Max. speed: 150 km/h. |
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Updated 2010-07-12 |
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