Fairchild 24 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 국가 | 미국 | |
| 역할 | 스톨 부시 비행기 | |
| 첫 비행 | 1932 | |
| 내장 | 2232 | |
Tthe 페어차일드 모델 24페어차일드 모델 24 아르고스/UC-61 포워더 또는 페어차일드 모델 24 아르고스라고도 불리는 페어차일드 항공 코퍼레이션(Fairchild Aviation Corporation)이 1930년대에 설계한 4인승 단일 엔진 모노플레인 경수송기입니다. 그것은 미국 육군 공군단에 의해 UC-61로 채택되었고 또한 왕립 공군에 의해 채택되었습니다. 모델 24는 그 자체로 이전의 페어차일드 모델의 개발이었으며 성공적인 민간 및 군용 유틸리티 항공기가 되었습니다.
소스: 위키백과에 페어차일드 24
| Fairchild Argus Mk.III Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 16 |
| Fairchild CV-61 Forwader Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 20 |
참고 항목:
| Fairchild 24 C8C Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos, CA |
| Photos | 72 |
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) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Liaison, Communications, and Light Transport |
| National Origin | 미국 |
| 제조업체 | Fairchild Aircraft |
| RAF Service Entry | 1942 |
| Crew/Capacity | 1 (Pilot) + 3 Passengers |
| 구성 | High-wing monoplane, fixed conventional landing gear |
| 길이 | 7.70 m (25 ft 3 in) |
| 윙스 팬 | 11.07 m (36 ft 4 in) |
| 높이 | 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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