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1941 Boeing Stearman A75N-1
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Description
First flown in 1934, the Stearman name changed depending on the nation and military branch flying it. Most common was the PT-17, built for the US Army Air Corps and outfitted with a 220 hp Continental R-670-5 engine. Regardless of name, the plane served as the primary military trainer for a half dozen nations. Its welded steel fuselage allowed the plane to take the punishment of student pilots while the wooden wings and fabric covering reduced costs compared…
First flown in 1934, the Stearman name changed depending on the nation and military branch flying it. Most common was the PT-17, built for the US Army Air Corps and outfitted with a 220 hp Continental R-670-5 engine. Regardless of name, the plane served as the primary military trainer for a half dozen nations. Its welded steel fuselage allowed the plane to take the punishment of student pilots while the wooden wings and fabric covering reduced costs compared to all metal airplanes. The tandem cockpit design allowed the student to sit in the front cockpit, with the instructor in the back. With the controls linked between the two cockpits, instructor pilots could easily take control of the plane when student pilots faltered.
Year:
1941
Make / Manufacturer:
Boeing Aircraft Company
Model:
A75N-1
Donated By:
Charles Stickney