Stearman XBT-17
Stearman · United States · first flew 1940 · light aircraft
The Stearman XBT-17 was a prototype 1940s American two-seat low-wing monoplane primary trainer. Stearman designed and built it as the Model X-90.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.46 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two-seat primary trainer
- Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engine
It is a two-seat low-wing monoplane with a Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 radial engine.
Specifications
- The Stearman XBT-17 has a length of 8.46 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.9 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 306 km/h (190 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1940 and was evaluated by the United States Army Air Force in 1942 as the XBT-17.
Variants
Only one example was ever built.
Where you'll see it
It was evaluated by the United States Army Air Force in 1942.
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