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Henri Farman Fabre Hydravion
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Henri Farman Fabre Hydravion

Originally unnamed experimental floatplane designed by Henri Fabre

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Overview

Fabre Hydravion is the name used in English-language sources for an originally unnamed experimental floatplane designed by Henri Fabre. The aircraft is notable as the first to take off from water under its own power.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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