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The Fairchild Family
The next Fairchild models scheduled will be the Fairchild 42 and the Fairchild 100 AKA 'Pilgrim'. The main wings seem pretty similar in design with the fuselages in particular imparting the individual character of these aircraft.
The four-seater 42 is slightly smaller than the FC-2/FC 71 and the Fairchild 100 'Pilgrim' a larger aircraft again. There are structural and engine variations to make life a bit interesting!
Only eight 42s were built with the two prototypes (41s) being converted to 42 standard.It first flew in 1927.
The Fairchild 100 was produced in different versions, the 100-A (16 built) and the 100-B (10 built) as well as a prototype, making a production of 27. The 100 had a wing span seven feet wider than the FC-2.
I've included an image of the Interstate Fairchild currently designed.
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