Reading level:
A kid-friendly version of this page isn’t written yet — you’re seeing the regular version below. Back to the gallery to find an aircraft with a Kids version.

Model 46

Fairchild Aircraft · General Aviation · United States · Interwar (1919–1938)

Model 46 — General Aviation
Open in interactive gallery →See aircraft like this on the live radar →

The Fairchild F-46, also known as the Duramold Aircraft Corporation F-46 A and Clark GA-46 , is a light aircraft that was built using the Duramold process, which involves using pressure to form wood with resin. Only one aircraft was produced, it was a single engine aircraft that first flew in May 1937. The Duramold process was later used on the Hughes H-4 Hercules.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Fairchild Aircraft
Co-Manufacturer
Duramold Aircraft Corporation; Clark Corporation; Fairchild Airplane Investments Corporation and Molded Aircraft Corpora
Service Entry
1937
Produced
1
Engine
Ranger SGV-770B-5
Thrust / Power
420 hp
MTOW (lb)
4800
Max Speed (mph)
205