title: Pomilio FVL-8
text: # 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)
  