Fairchild 100 Pilgrim
Fairchild Aircraft · United States · first flew 1930 · transport aircraft
The Fairchild 100 Pilgrim is an American single-engined high-wing monoplane transport, one of a series of single-engine utility transports built by Fairchild Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined high-wing monoplane
- Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine of 575 horsepower
- Cabin for nine passengers
Look for a large single-engined high-wing monoplane with a radial engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Fairchild 100 Pilgrim has a length of 11.94 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.38 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Virginius E. Clark and first flew on 22 October 1930. Power came from a Wright R-1820-1 Cyclone radial engine.
Variants
Twenty-seven were built in total.
Where you'll see it
It was introduced in 1931, and American Airlines was its primary user. It carried nine passengers.
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