24R9

A.T.C. #706

2-8-1939

36 Aircraft

R9-300 thru R9-428

R9-401 to Canada, R9-415 and -416 to Australia, R9-417 to France, R9-418 to Switzerland, R9-404, -419, -422, -424 on floats, R9-427 to Philippines

  • R9-305, NC18653 impressed into service as UC-61C 42-70862.

  • R9-402, NC18686 impressed into service as UC-61F 42-88613

  • R9-415, VH-ACW impressed into service as A36-4 (deferred), operated like a contractor as VH-ACW.

  • R9-416, VH-ACV impressed into service as A36-1 RAAF 36 Squadron, back to VH-ACV then VH-BVF then VH-JCV.

  • R9-425, NC18690 impressed into service as UC-61F 42-97419.

  • R9-427, to Philippines, unknown...back as NC1595

Specifications for the model 24R9, 1939

  • Engine - Ranger 6-410-B1 or -B2, 165 h.p. @ 2350 r.p.m.

  • Empty - 1496lbs, Useful load 1054lbs, max - 2550lbs

  • Fuel Cap. - 40 gal.

  • Max Speed - 138, Cruise - 126

  • $6,800

R9-300

R9-403

R9-415

R9-416

R9-424

R9-427