Pomilio FVL-8
# 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.

## 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.

## Specifications

Data from Angelucci, 1987. p. 197.

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 $m^2)$
* 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)
