It possessed relatively favourable flight qualities, particularly in terms of its range of speed and manoeuvrability, while contributed to overall safety.

[1] The aircraft was also relatively durable for the era, in part due to its materials having been carefully selected; extensive measures were taken to protect against fire hazards, including the isolation of engine components, the positioning of the fuel tanks, the adoption of a metal engine bed, the provision of fire extinguishers, and rapid draining facilities.

[3] The main cabin was relatively spacious for the era, being l.lm (3.6 ft.) wide by 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) high, its base being very near to the ground, which eased access.

Unusually, cooling was achieved via a honeycomb radiator unit located at the read of the fuselage; this permitted a cleaner shaped engine hood.

of fuel and a payload of 850 kg, it was capable of flying non-stop for up to five hours, traversing roughly 900 km (560 miles) during this time.

[6] The F.170 had a semi-thick wing, which was rigidly braced using a series of oblique struts that were indirectly secured to the base of the fuselage.

A robust tail skid was mounted underneath the fuselage in line with the leading edge of the vertical stabiliser.

Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1928,[11] Histoire Mondiale des Avions de Ligne[12] Aviafrance: Farman F-170[8]General characteristics Performance