Fairchild XNQ
Fairchild · United States · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The Fairchild XNQ, also designated T-31 and Model M-92, was an American trainer designed as a standard primary trainer for the United States Navy in the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.51 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two-seat primary trainer
- Single radial engine in the nose
A two-seat, low-wing trainer monoplane with a single radial engine.
Specifications
- The Fairchild XNQ has a length of 8.51 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.62 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 282 km/h (175 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 7 October 1946, powered by a nine-cylinder Lycoming R-680-13 radial engine.
Variants
Only two aircraft were built.
Where you'll see it
It was designed as the standard primary trainer for the United States Navy.
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