Consolidated PT-11
Consolidated Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Consolidated PT-11 was an American two-seat training biplane built by the Consolidated Aircraft Company as the Model 21.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane with two open cockpits
- Curved rather than angular tail surfaces
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
A single-engined biplane with two open cockpits and a fixed tailwheel undercarriage. Its tail surfaces are curved rather than angular.
Specifications
- The Consolidated PT-11 has a length of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.63 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Model 21 was an aerodynamically cleaned-up version of the Model 12 (PT-3), with curved instead of angular tail surfaces. The prototype, the Model 21A, first flew in February 1931 with a 170 hp Kinner engine.
Variants
Versions included the YPT-11 evaluation aircraft, the PT-11A to PT-11D with various engines, the PT-12 and the Coast Guard N4Y-1. The PT-11D was the production version, with a 220 hp R-680-3 engine.
Where you'll see it
The United States Army Air Corps and the United States Coast Guard used it, and 41 were built. Colombia, Paraguay and Mexico also operated the type.
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