Pomilio FVL-8

The Pomilio FVL-8 was a biplane fighter aircraft built by Fabbrica Aeroplani Ing. O. Pomilio for Engineering Division of the Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps.

FVL-8
Role	Fighter
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Engineering Division/Fabbrica Aeroplani Ing. O. Pomilio
Designer	Otterino Pomilio
First flight	February 1919[1]
Number built	7

Development and design

The FVL-8 was constructed of a wood framework, and covered in plywood. The wings were separated from the fuselage by struts. It was powered by a Liberty 8 engine, and armed by two machine guns. Six prototypes were constructed, the first had its first flight in February 1919. No order for production aircraft was received.^[1]

Specifications

Data from Angelucci, 1987. p. 197.^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 21 ft 8 in (6.60 m)
• Wingspan: 26 ft 8 in (8.12 m)
• Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.48 m)
• Wing area: 284 sq ft (26.38 m²)
• Empty weight: 1,726 lb (783 kg)
• Gross weight: 2,285 lb (1,036 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Liberty 8 , 290 hp (220 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 133 mph (214 km/h, 116 kn)