In 1936, the “Swallow Aircraft Company Inc.” made another attempt to succeed in the market with the release of the light two-seat cabin monoplane, the C Coupe. The project was developed by Sam Bloomfield, who had moved to Swallow from Fairchild.
Bloomfield’s background at Fairchild meant that the new aircraft exhibited characteristics reminiscent of the Fairchild 24 high-wing monoplane. The C Coupe proved to be a very capable aircraft, combining a promising design with a perfectly acceptable cost.
Innovative Design and Origins
The aircraft turned out to be quite good and came with a perfectly acceptable price tag of $3,990 USD. However, the aviation market, still recovering from the end of the financial crisis, was extremely unstable at the time, posing significant challenges for its commercial success.
Market Challenges and Sales
As a result of the market instability, the company only managed to sell three aircraft to American clients (NC15818, NC18586, NC19540). Additionally, one unit was sold and flew to Chile (CC-DVC), marking one of the few international sales for this model.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | C Coupe |
| Wingspan, m | 11.18 |
| Length, m | 7.42 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Menasco C-4 |
| Power, hp | 1 x 125 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 233 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 217 |
| Practical range, km | 805 |
| Service ceiling, m | 5486 |
| Crew | 2 crew |
Image gallery of the C Coupe
