Farman MF.11 Shorthorn
Reconnaissance Biplane
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Farman MF.11 is a single-engine two-seat reconnaissance and light bomber biplane aircraft produced by the French manufacturer Avions Farman - Société Henri et Maurice Farman.
The MF.11 was widely used, eg. by the French Air Force, Belgian Air Force, Swiss Air Force, Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service but also by the Australian Flying Corps and the Imperial Russian Air Force. The MF.11 was license built in Italy under the Designation SIA 5 and in the UK as the S.11.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Renault 70 hp | |
| Engine Power | 52 kW | 70 hp |
| Speed | 100 km/h | 54 kts 62 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 3.800 m | 12.467 ft |
| Empty Weight | 550 kg | 1.213 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 840 kg | 1.852 lbs |
| Wing Span | 16,15 m | 52 ft 12 in |
| Wing Area | 57,0 m² | 614 ft² |
| Length | 9,48 m | 31 ft 1 in |
| Height | 3,90 m | 12 ft 10 in |
| First Flight | 1913 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Data for (Version) | Farman MF.11 | |
| [Photo-ID: 6530] © Karsten Palt 2013-04-01 | |
 | Farman MF.11 Shorthorn Belgian Air Force Reg.: X-3 |
| Koninklijk Legermuseum [Brussel] | |