Kreider-Reisner XC-31
Kreider-Reisner · United States · first flew 1934 · transport aircraft
The Kreider-Reisner XC-31, also called the Fairchild XC-31, was an American single-engined monoplane transport of the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing
- Retractable main gear on small wing-like stubs, retracting inwards
- Main cargo doors parallel with the ground
A large single-engine, strut-braced monoplane with an aluminium alloy framework covered in fabric, fully retractable landing gear and cargo doors parallel with the ground.
Specifications
- The Kreider-Reisner XC-31 has a length of 16.89 m (55 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.86 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 248 km/h (154 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed as an alternative to the emerging twin-engined transports such as the Douglas DC-2, and first flew on 22 September 1934. It was one of the last fabric-covered aircraft tested by the US Army Air Corps.
Variants
One was built, powered by a 750 hp Wright R-1820-25 radial engine.
Where you'll see it
The Air Corps evaluated it at Wright Field under the test designation XC-941 but rejected it in favour of all-metal twin-engined designs. It was then transferred to NACA, which used it for icing studies at Langley.
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