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Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger, ca. 1929. Creator: Kreider-Reisner
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Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger, ca. 1929. Creator: Kreider-Reisner
Off-white, black trim; Wright J-6, 150 hp single-engine, 3-place biplane. Amron Kreider and Lewis Reisner of Hagerstown, Maryland, built the Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger, a light and efficient biplane, as a replacement for aging Curtiss Jennys and Standards. Beginning in 1926, Kreider-Reisner built a series of three-place, open-cockpit aircraft that flew exceptionally well. The addition of a Wright J-6 engine made the design especially reliable. In April 1929, Kreider-Reisner became a subsidiary of the Fairchild Airplane Manufacturing Company, which redesignated the C-4C Challenger line as the Fairchild KR-34. C-4s and KR-34s flew as sport aircraft, air taxis, and press planes, and in the 1929 National Air Tour. This C-4C was built during the parent company transition period and carries the Challenger designation. It flew with many owners and is restored to reflect its association with North Penn Airways
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This print showcases the Kreider-Reisner C-4C Challenger, a remarkable biplane from the late 1920s. Created by Amron Kreider and Lewis Reisner of Hagerstown, Maryland, this off-white aircraft with sleek black trim was designed as an efficient replacement for aging Curtiss Jennys and Standards. With its single-engine Wright J-6 providing 150 horsepower, this three-place open-cockpit biplane soared through the skies with exceptional reliability. In April 1929, Kreider-Reisner became part of the Fairchild Airplane Manufacturing Company, leading to a redesignation of their C-4C Challenger line as the Fairchild KR-34. However, this particular aircraft was built during the transition period and proudly retains its original Challenger designation. Throughout its life span, this C-4C served various purposes such as sport flying, air taxi services, press planes, and even participated in the prestigious 1929 National Air Tour. Today it stands restored to reflect its association with North Penn Airways. Displayed at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this photograph captures not only a piece of American aviation history but also represents technological advancements in flight during the early twentieth century. As an educational institution dedicated to preserving scientific heritage artifacts like this steel tube fabric biplane from Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Company (not mentioning commercial use), NASM allows visitors to delve into America's rich aviation past while marveling at engineering feats achieved nearly a century ago.
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