- Design and development
- Operational history
- Specifications (Fairchild FB-3)
- See also
- References
- External links
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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] Design and developmentThe 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 historyThe prototype aircraft (NX7385) was test flown in 1929 but did go into production.[4] Specifications (Fairchild FB-3) {{Aircraft specs
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}}References1. ^{{cite book|title=Long Island Aircraft Manufacturers|author=Joshua Stoff}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=Smithsonian Fairchild Records|url=http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/arch/findaids/pdf/fairchild_finding_aid.pdf|accessdate=2 January 2012}}
3. ^{{cite book|title=Fairchild Aircraft|author=Frank Woodring, Suanne Woodring}}
4. ^{{cite book|title=American flying boats and amphibious aircraft: an illustrated history|author=E. R. Johnson}}
External links{{commons category|Fairchild Aircraft}}- [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/6335096231/in/set-72157628106796132/ Photo of FB-3]
- [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/6335096165/in/set-72157628106796132/ Photo of FB-3 Profile]
- [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/6335096559/in/set-72157628106796132/ Photo of FB-3 on Water]
- [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/6335096527/in/set-72157628106796132/ Photo of FB-3]
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