| FB-3 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Flying boat Type of aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Metal Boat Division |
| Introduction | 1929 |
| Number built | 1 |
TheFairchild FB-3 (Flying Boat number 3) was an all-metalflying boat developed by the new Fairchild Metal Boat Division of theFairchild Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft did not go into production.[1]
The prototype was built at Fairchild'sFarmingdale, Long Island facility.[2] The FB-3 was an amphibioushigh-wing strut-braced monoplane with retractable landing gear, powered by a high pylon-mountedpusher configurationradial engine. The two-step hull provided flotation with two outboard floats for stability. The wings had metal spars and ribs withfabric covering. The interior was well finished for its time.[3]
The prototype aircraft (NX7385) was test flown in 1929 but did go into production.[4]
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