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Fairchild UC-61 'Forwarder'

Description
  Manufacturer:Fairchild
  Base model:C-61
  Designation:UC-61
  Nickname:Forwarder
  Equivalent to: Argus I
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Utility
  Crew:1 pilot, 2 passengers

Specifications
Not Yet Available

Known serial numbers
41-38764 / 41-38863, 42-13572 / 42-13583, 42-32117 / 42-32165, 42-94147, 42-97053


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Harold Wilcox
 , VA
From Jane's Fighting Warcraft of World War II:
Fairchild Model 24
C-61 : Warner R-500-1 Super Scarab, 145 hp
UC-61A : Warner R-500-7 Super Scarab, 165 hp
UC-61B : Model 24J (Warner Super Scarab Engine)
UC-61C : Model 24R (Ranger 6-410-B1)
UC-61D : Model 51A (P&W R-985)
UC-61E : Model 24K (Ranger 6-410-B1)
UC-61F : Model 24R (Ranger 6-410-B1)
UC-61G : Model 24W (Warner Super Scarab)
UC-61H : Model 24G (Warner Super Scarab)
UC-61J : Model 24C (Ranger 6-390-D3)
UC-61K : Ranger L-440-7 , 200 hp

UC-86 Ranger 24R-40

Specifications for UC-61K:
Dimensions:
Span 36 ft. 4 in.
Length 23 ft. 10 3/4in.
Height 7 ft. 7 1/2 in.
Wing Area 193.3 sq ft.
Weights:
Empty 1,813 lbs.
Loaded 2,882 lbs.
Performance
Max Speed 124 mph
Cruise Speed 112 mph
Landing Speed 57 mph
Service Ceiling 12,700 ft
Normal Range 465 miles
Engine: 200hp Ranger L-440-7 six cyl inline inverted air cooled
Fuel 60 gallons
Acommodation: four, dual controls
09/25/2002 @ 22:06 [ref: 5759]