Fairchild FB-3

Last updated
FB-3
Role Flying boat
National origin United States
Manufacturer Fairchild Metal Boat Division
Introduction1929
Number built1

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]

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Design and development

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]

Operational history

The prototype aircraft (NX7385) was test flown in 1929 but did go into production. [4]

Specifications (Fairchild FB-3)

Data from Fairchild Aircraft

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. Joshua Stoff. Long Island Aircraft Manufacturers.
  2. "Smithsonian Fairchild Records" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  3. Frank Woodring, Suanne Woodring. Fairchild Aircraft.
  4. E. R. Johnson. American flying boats and amphibious aircraft: an illustrated history.