フェアチャイルド24 - 写真&ビデオ

Fairchild 24
国	米国
役割	STOLブッシュプレーン
初飛行	1932
構築	2232

ザ フェアチャイルドモデル24フェアチャイルドモデル24アーガス/ UC-61フォワーダーまたはフェアチャイルドモデル24アーガスとも呼ばれ、1930年代にフェアチャイルド航空株式会社によって設計された4人乗りの単発単葉軽輸送機です。アメリカ陸軍航空隊ではUC-61として採用され、イギリス空軍でも採用されました。モデル24自体は以前のフェアチャイルドモデルの開発であり、成功した民間および軍用ユーティリティ航空機になりました。

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Fairchild Argus Mk.III Walk Around
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General Characteristics and Role

The Fairchild Argus Mk.III was the British designation for the Fairchild F-24W-46 Forwarder, a four-seat light aircraft widely used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. Its primary role was non-combat, serving as a liaison and communications aircraft for moving personnel and light supplies between airfields and headquarters. Unlike high-performance military aircraft, the Argus was prized for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and comfortable, enclosed cabin. The Argus Mk.III specifically referred to the later production models supplied to the RAF under the Lend-Lease program, which featured a more powerful engine than earlier Marks.

Property	Typical Value (F-24W-46 / Argus Mk.III)
役割	Liaison, Communications, and Light Transport
National Origin	米国
メーカー	Fairchild Aircraft
RAF Service Entry	1942
Crew/Capacity	1 (Pilot) + 3 Passengers
Configuration	High-wing monoplane, fixed conventional landing gear
長さ	7.70 m (25 ft 3 in)
翼	11.07 m (36 ft 4 in)
高さ	2.33 m (7 ft 8 in)
Gross Weight	1,134 kg (2,500 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: 1 x Warner Super Scarab 165 7-cylinder air-cooled radial engine.
Power Output: 165 hp (123 kW).
Maximum Speed: 201 km/h (125 mph; 108 kn).
Range: 710 km (440 mi; 380 nmi).
Cruising Speed: Its low cruising speed made it highly economical and ideal for short-haul trips, complementing faster, more resource-intensive transport planes.

Service and Legacy

Primary Operator: Royal Air Force (RAF). The Argus also saw service with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm.
Operational Use: The aircraft was commonly used for taxi duties by high-ranking officers and for air-sea rescue coordination (before purpose-built aircraft were common).
Design Origin: The Argus was a militarized version of the successful pre-war Fairchild Model 24, which was popular in civil aviation in the US.
Post-War: Many Argus aircraft were sold onto the civilian market after the war, where they continued to be used as private and light commercial aircraft due to their robust construction and simple handling.

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