Piper PT-1
Piper Aircraft · United States · first flew 1942 · light aircraft
The Piper PT-1 was a 1940s American two-seat primary training monoplane designed and built by Piper Aircraft at Lock Haven.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane, the first Piper with a low wing
- Tandem two-seat layout
- Retractable tailwheel landing gear
Look for a low-wing tandem two-seat trainer with a fabric covering over an all-metal fuselage frame and a retractable tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Piper PT-1 has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.72 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1942 and was the first Piper aircraft to have a low wing. It was powered by a 130 hp Franklin 6AC-298 engine.
Variants
A four-seat development was designed as the Piper PWA-6, which did not go into production either.
Where you'll see it
Only one PT-1 was built, and no further aircraft followed. The maximum speed was about 241 km/h.
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