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History
The Friedrichshafen FF.29 was designed as a light weight biplane on floats. IT was equipped with a Mercedes D.II engine and succeeded the pre war FF-19.
44 Examples were built.
First examples entered operational service in November 1914. It was used for patrols along the coast and also for reconnaissance duties. It was possible to carry a small bomb load.
Noteworthy is the fact that a FF.29 was the first aircraft to be launched from a submarine.
The FF.29A was a version with improved floats and tail.
| Dimensions: | |||
| Length: | 10,21 m | Wingspan: | 16,21 m |
| Height: | - m | Wing area: | 60 m2 |
| Weights: | |||
| Empty weight: | - kg | Max. start weight: | - kg |
| Performances: | |||
| Max. speed: | 100 km/hr | Climbing speed: | - m/min |
| Cruising speed: | - km/hr | ||
| Range: | - km | Service ceiling: | - m |
| Miscellaneous: | |||
| Engine type: | One Mercedes D-II rated 120 hp | ||
| Crew: | Two men; one aviator plus one observer | ||
| Armament: | Mpme | ||
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