Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet

Primary trainer biplane By: Stearman Aircraft (Boeing subsidiary) Origin: USA First Flight: 1934

About This Aircraft

The Stearman (Boeing) Model 75, commonly known as the Kaydet, was a biplane used as a primary trainer for the United States Army Air Forces, the United States Navy (as the NS and N2S), and the Royal Canadian Air Force as the Kaydet throughout World War II.

Specifications

Engine: One Continental R-670-5 radial engine, 220 hp | Wingspan: 32 ft 2 in (9.80 m) | Length: 24 ft 3 in (7.39 m) | Height: 9 ft 2 in (2.79 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 2,717 lb (1,232 kg) | Max Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h) | Range: 505 miles (813 km) | Service Ceiling: 11,200 ft (3,415 m) | Armament: None.

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