discussion Prototypes worth modelling-The Fairchild 24

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The Fairchild 24 was introduced as an enclosed cabin version of the companies earlier Fairchild 22 model,the configuration was changed from a parasol to a braced high wing monoplane with side by side seating.Most variants were available with optional float or ski landing gear.

Performance:

Maximum speed 130 mph.

Cruise at 118 mph.

Service ceiling 16,500 feet.

Range 475 miles.

Empty weight 1,475 lbs.

Maximum take off weight 2,400 lbs.

Wingspan 36 feet 4 inches.

Length 23 feet 10 inches.

Height 7 feet 4 inches.

Wing area 173.16 square feet.

1932 F-24 C8 95-hp American Cirrus. Gross Wt. 1600 lbs, Cruise 90 mph. Cost $3,360

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1933 F-24 C8A 125-hp Warner Scarab. Gross Wt. 1800 lbs, Cruise 95 mph, Cost $3,850. Number built: 25 (includes C8.)

1933 F-24 C8B 125-hp Menasco. Gross Wt. 1800 lbs. Cost $3,990. Number built: 2.

1934 F-24 C8C 145-hp Warner Super Scarab. Gross Weight 2400 lbs. Cost $5,000. Number built: 125

1935 F-24 C8D 145-hp Ranger. Number built: 10

1936 F-24 C8E 145-hp Warner Super Scarab. New Cantilever Tail. Cost$5,390. Number built: 50.

1936 F-24 C8F 45-hp Ranger. Cost $5,390. Number built: 40.

1937 F-24 G 145-hp Warner Super Scarab. Cost $5,290. Number built: 100.

1937 F-24 H 150-hp Ranger. Cost $5,590. Number built: 25.

1938 F-24 J 145-hp Warner Super Scarab. Increased Size.Gross Wt. 2550 lbs. Cruise 115 mph. Number built: 10.

1939 F-24 K 145-hp Ranger. Increased size. Cruise 125 mph. Cost $6,500. Number built: 60.

1939 F-24R9 165-hp Ranger. Number built: 35.

1939 F-24W9 145-hp Warner Super Scarab. Number built: 30.

1940 F-24R40 175-hp Ranger. Cost $7,230. Number built: 25.

1940 F-24W40 145-hp Warner Super Scarab. Cost $6,290. Number built: 75.

1941 F-24W41 165-hp Warner Super Scarab. Number built 30 + 640 as military UC-61.

1942-43 UC-61A 165-hp Warner Super Scarab. Number built: 364

1944 UC-61K 200-hp Ranger. Basically a R40. Gross Wt. 2,562 lbs. Number built: 306.

981 Fairchild 24's saw military service during WWII, 456 with the AAF.

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They were supplemented by 11 1937-40 F-24's. 9 Civilian became UC-86's at the same time.

1946 F-24R46 175-hp Ranger. Gross Wt. 2,562 lbs. Cruise 118 mph. Price $8,875. Number built: 280 (includes W46.)

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1946 F-24W46 165-hp Warner Super Scarab. Cost $8,500.

The last "new" Fairchild 24 was assembled in 1948

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from a large inventory of leftover parts in Winfield, KS.

Years built; 15 Number built; 2,232