Friedrichshafen FF.19
History
In 1913 the German Navy was looking for a seaworthy seaplane and demanded several manufacturers to develop such an aircraft.
The required seaworthiness implied a structurally strong aircraft, while at the same time wish for a good performance required a rather light plane. Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen GmbH (FF) developed the Friedrichshafen FF 19, which fulfilled the wishes of the German navy.
| Dimensions: | |||
| Length: | 10,4 m | Wingspan: | 15,3 m |
| Height: | - m | Wing area: | 48 m2 |
| Weights: | |||
| Empty weight: | 860 kg | Max. start weight: | 1160 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-I rated 100 hp | ||
| Crew: | Two men | ||
| Armament: | - | ||
August 14, 1914 a Friedrichshafen FF-19 made an emergency landing near the isle Schiermonnikoog and was interned. It was the first interned aircraft for the Dutch Navy.
It received the serial R-1. It was withdrawn from use in November 1919.
Friedrichshafen FF-19 interned in 1914.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Friedrichshafen FF-19, R-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
| Serial | Werknr. | Bestellnr. | Date in service | Date out of service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 | 28 | 17-08-1914 | 05-11-1919 | Written off, under repair since 21-08-1917 |
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| Scheme | Colour name | FS-number | BS-number | Humbrol | XtraColor | Vallejo Model Color | Vallejo Model Air | |
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| Standard #1 | Overall | Clear doped linen | 121 | X105 | 70.819 | 71.028 | ||
| Metal parts | Grey | 162?? | ||||||
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Literature.
| Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. | Hugo Hooftman | Pag. 6 - | 1977 | Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel |
| 75 Jaar MLD | Kamphuis, G.J. | Pag. 4 | 1992 | Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar |
| 70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst | Nico Geldhof | Pag. 9 | 1987 | Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden |
| Vintage Aviation fotofax German Naval Air Service | Alex Imrie | Pag. 12 - 14 | 1989 | Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset |
| Camouflage en Kentekens | J.Greuter e.a. | 1997 | Bonneville – Bergen (NH) | |
| Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls | Bart van der Klaauw | Pag. 54 - 59 | 1999 | Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford |
| 85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter | Peter Korbee | Pag. 10 | 2002 | Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg |
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