Fairchild 24

Fairchild 24
Страны	США
Роль	Плоскость втулки STOL
Первый полет	1932
Построен	2232

Teh Фэйрчайлд Модель 24, также называемый Fairchild Model 24 Argus/UC-61 Forwarder или Fairchild Model 24 Argus, является четырехместным одномоторным монопланом легкого транспортного самолета, разработанного Fairchild Aviation Corporation в 1930-х годах. Он был принят на вооружение Воздушного корпуса армии США как UC-61, а также Королевскими ВВС. Модель 24 сама по себе была развитием предыдущих моделей Fairchild и стала успешным гражданским и военным самолетом общего назначения.

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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)
Роль	Liaison, Communications, and Light Transport
National Origin	США
Производителя	Fairchild Aircraft
RAF Service Entry	1942
Crew/Capacity	1 (Pilot) + 3 Passengers
Конфигурация	High-wing monoplane, fixed conventional landing gear
Длина	7.70 m (25 ft 3 in)
Размах крыла	11.07 m (36 ft 4 in)
Высота	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.