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Fairchild 45
| Model 45 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Five-seat cabin monoplane |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Aircraft |
| Maiden flight | 1935 |
| Primary users | United States Army Air Force United States Navy |
| Number built | 17 |
The Fairchild Model 45 is an American five-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by Fairchild.
Contents
Development
During 1934, the Fairchild company designed a business or executive aircraft with five-seats, designated the Model 45. It first flew on 31 May 1935. The Model 45 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a conventional cantilever tail unit and a retractable tailwheel landing gear. The aircraft was powered by a 225hp (168kW) Jacobs L-4 radial engine and had a luxury five-seat interior as standard. Test proved the aircraft performed well although it was described as sedate. The company did not think that the aircraft would sell and only the prototype was built. The company then installed a more powerful 320hp (239kW) Wright R-760 radial engine and re-designated it the 45-A. Fitting of the larger engine increased the cost and only about 16 aircraft were built.
Operational history
One aircraft was bought as an executive transport by the United States Navy as the JK-1. With the United States entry into the Second World War two aircraft were impressed into service with the United States Army Air Force as the UC-88.
Variants
- 45
- One prototype powered by a 225hp (168kW) Jacobs L-4 radial engine.
- 45-A
- Production aircraft powered by a 320hp (239kW) Wright R-760 radial engine, 16 built.
- JK-1
- One 45-A for the United States Navy.
- UC-88
- Two 45-As impressed into service with the United States Army Air Force.
Operators
Specifications (45-A)
See also
Related lists
- List of military aircraft of the United States
- List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)
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References
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 1655
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Lists relating to aviation | |
|---|---|
| General | Timeline of aviation · Aircraft · Aircraft manufacturers · Aircraft engines · Aircraft engine manufacturers · Airports · Airlines |
| Military | Air forces · Aircraft weapons · Missiles · Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) · Experimental aircraft |
| Notable incidents and accidents | Military aviation · Airliners · General aviation · Famous aviation-related deaths |
| Records | Flight airspeed record · Flight distance record · Flight altitude record · Flight endurance record · Most produced aircraft |
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