General Aviation

Fairchild Fc-2-W2

Manufacturer: FAIRCHILD

The Fairchild FC‑2W2 is a high‑wing, single‑engine utility monoplane developed in the late 1920s. Designed for aerial photography, it also served as a light transport, mail carrier, and cargo aircraft. Its enclosed, glazed cabin and folding wooden wings made it popular with surveyors and bush pilots.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
fairchild-fc-2-w2
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N13934

Specifications

Wingspan
13.41 m / 44 ft
Length
9.45 m / 31 ft
Height
2.74 m / 9 ft
Max Speed
196 km/h / 122 mph
Range
1127 km / 610 nmi
Ceiling
3500 m / 11500 ft
First Flight
1926-06-14
Total Built
180

Variants

  • FC-2-W2- 2 registrations - Example N13934

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