FB-3 | |
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Role | Flying boat |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Fairchild Metal Boat Division |
Introduction | 1929 |
Number built | 1 |
The Fairchild FB-3 (Flying Boat number 3) was an all-metal flying boat developed by the new Fairchild Metal Boat Division of the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft did not go into production. [1]
The prototype was built at Fairchild's Farmingdale, Long Island facility. [2] The FB-3 was an amphibious high-wing strut-braced monoplane with retractable landing gear, powered by a high pylon-mounted pusher configuration radial engine. The two-step hull provided flotation with two outboard floats for stability. The wings had metal spars and ribs with fabric covering. The interior was well finished for its time. [3]
The prototype aircraft (NX7385) was test flown in 1929 but did go into production. [4]
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