Fairey Long Range Monoplane Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Fairey Aviation Co Ltd, Hayes

First Flight:

14 November 1928

Long Range Mnoplane:

2 - Fairey Aviation Co Ltd, Hayes

Type Specification

Applies to:

Fairey Long Range Monoplane II

Type:

Experimental long range monoplane

Wing:

High wing cantilever monoplane. Wooden spars with steel bracing and fabric covering. Wing tapers and has dihedral

Fuselage:

Long, slim fuselage covered in fabric

Tail Unit:

Cantilever monoplane type. Fabric covering with balanced rudder and elevator

Landing Gear:

Fixed divided type with main oleo leg attached to wing front spar, axle and radius rod hinged to fuselage lower longeron. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 570 hp Napier Lion XIA in nose

Accommodation:

Enclosed cockpit for two level with leading edge of wing

Span:

82 ft

Length:

48 ft 6 in

Height:

12 ft

Wing Area:

850 sq ft

Loaded:

17,500 lb

Cruising Speed:

110 mph

Range:

5,550 miles

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