Fairchild 91 Baby Clipper
Fairchild · United States · first flew 1935 · airliner
The Fairchild 91, also known as the A-942, was a single-engine eight-passenger flying boat airliner developed in the United States in the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Flying boat hull with a high wing
- Single tractor engine, a Pratt & Whitney R-1690 radial
- Eight-passenger cabin
A single-engine high-wing flying boat, 14.22 metres long with a 17.07 metre wingspan and a maximum speed of 167 mph.
Specifications
- The Fairchild 91 Baby Clipper has a length of 14.22 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.07 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 269 km/h (167 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 5 April 1935. It was powered by an 800 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1690 radial engine.
Variants
Seven were built, including the XR-942-B owned by the explorer Richard Archbold.
Where you'll see it
Pan Am was the primary user. The type had a range of 665 miles (about 1,070 km).
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