Fairchild Model 24 (UC-61 Forwarder / Argus)

Light Utility Aircraft

Fairchild F-24J Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) S1 © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Fairchild Model 24 is a single-engine four-seat light utility aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Fairchild Aircraft. The Fairchild 24 (F-24) was also in service with British and United States Forces as the GK-1, UC-61 Forwarder and Argus.
Crew1
Passengers2-3
Propulsion1 Radial Engine
Engine ModelWarner R-500 Super Scarab
Engine Power108 kW145 hp
Speed209 km/h113 kts
  130 mph
Service Ceiling5.029 m16.500 ft
Range765 km413 NM
475 mi.
Empty Weight669 kg1.475 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight1.089 kg2.400 lbs
Wing Span11,07 m36 ft 4 in
Wing Area16,1 m²173 ft²
Length7,26 m23 ft 10 in
Height2,24 m7 ft 4 in
First Flight1932
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1932-1948
Total Production2232
ICAO CodeFA24
Data for (Version)Fairchild 24-G
VariantsF-24 C8, F-24 C8A, F-24 C8C, F-24 C8D, F-24 C8E, F-24 C8F, F-24 G, F-24 H, F-24 K, F-24 R9, F-24 W9, F-24 R40, F-24 W40, F-24 W41, F-24 R46, F-24 W46, UC-61, UC-61A, UC-61K Forward

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