Fairchild 71

Overview

• The Fairchild 71 is a utility aircraft developed in the late 1920s, known for its reliability in bush and cargo operations. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Wasp engine, it features a sturdy body and spacious cabin, making it a workhorse for remote and challenging environments.

  Fairchild 71

  An aviation (almost) centenarian

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Pratt & Whitney Wasp, 420 hp

• Propellers

• Length

  35 ft 11 in

• Height

  9 ft 4 in

• Wingspan

  50 ft

• Wing Area

• Wing loading

• Power loading

• Cabin Width

• Empty Weight

  3,168 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  6,000 lb

• Useful load

  2,832 lb

• Payload with full fuel

• Fuel capacity

• Baggage capacity

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Rate of climb sea level

  600 fpm

• Service ceiling

  11,000 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Landing distance ground roll

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  92.1 kt/hr

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

• V_Y

• V_NE

• V_S1

• V_SO

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All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.