NC684M                         c/n 234                        USA

2 seat trainer first flown in 1930

Engine: 125hp(93kW) Kinner B-5                                                                                                   Length: 21’6"(6.55m)                                                                                            Height: 8’0"(2.44m)Wingspan: 28’0"(8.52m)                                                                                                  No.built: 48 Range: 300miles(481km)                                                                   Cruising speed: 90mph(144kmh) Empty weight: 1146lb(520kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 1742lb(790kg)

The Fleet 7 was the Fleet 2 with the more powerful Kinner engine installation. Examples ordered by the RCAF were designated Fleet 7B and known as the Fawn Mk.1 in service. The Model 7B had a larger fin than the Model 7 and the type remained in service with the RCAF until 1947. The Fleet 7C was a version powered by a 140hp(107kW) Armstrong Siddeley Civet and saw service with the RCAF as the Fawn Mk.11. The Fleet 3 (1 built) was a Model 2 powered by a 165hp(123kW) Wright J-6. The Fleet 4 (1 built) was a Model 2 powered by a 170hp (127kW) Curtiss Challenger. The Fleet 5 (1 built) was a Model 2 powered by a 90hp(67kW) Brownback C-400. The Fleet 6 was a Model 2 modified for trials with the US Navy in 1930. Fleet Aircraft Ltd. was a subsidiary of Fleet Aircraft Inc. and began construction of Fleet 2 and Fleet 7 aircraft in 1930 at Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. The Fleet 8 (7 built) was similar to the Model 7 with increased fuel capacity giving a range of 420 miles (674km). The Fleet 9 (12 built) was a modified Fleet 8 with detail improvements and extra baggage space. A small number Fleet 7’s and one Fleet 8 are believed to remain airworthy. An example of the Fleet 8 is illustrated below.