Stearman PT-17 Kaydet model airplane
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The Stearman Aircraft Company, established initially at Venice, California in 1927, but soon moving to Wichita, Kansas, combined Lloyd Stearman's design genius with the backing of the Lyle-Goyt Aircraft Corporation. In 1934 this company became a subsidiary of the Boeing Airplane Company, and in 1939 became its Wichita Division. More World War II pilots learned to fly in this airplane than any other plane. The Stearman Model 75 is a biplane, military trainer aircraft with 8,854 built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. It is perhaps the most famous biplane in the US since it was the primary basic trainer throughout World War II. The PT-17 Stearman is a variant of the Stearman 75, with a Continental R-670 engine. The PT-17 has a crew of two, for a student and an instructor. It has a maximum speed of 124 mph and a range of 505 mi. During the war, almost all American pilots undertook basic training on either the PT-13s or the PT-17s. The PT-17 was exported to Canada as the Kaydet, Britain and other nations. After the war, the aircraft's rugged construction and good low speed handling saw large numbers converted for agricultural spraying work. Conversions involved the replacement of the aircraft's fabric covering with metal, while many were fitted with more powerful 335kW P&W R985A61 radials. There are hundreds of Stearmans which were currently flown in private hands, although its not used for crop spraying any more. All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand. Dimensions: Wingspan, 17.5" -Length, 13.5" -Scale, 1/22 Stearman PT-17 Kaydet - Air Corps Price $134.95 • Check our ordering information page for UPS shipping charges • |
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