Verville Sport Trainer AT
Verville Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Verville Sport Trainer AT is a two-seat tandem biplane designed by Alfred V. Verville.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.39 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat tandem biplane
- Single tractor Continental A70 seven-cylinder radial
- Civilian version of a primary trainer
A tandem two-seat biplane powered by a 165 hp Continental A70 radial engine.
Specifications
- The Verville Sport Trainer AT has a length of 7.39 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed as a civilian version of the YPT-10 primary trainer, intended to appeal to the wealthy private owner, and first flew in 1930.
Variants
Eleven civilian Sportsman aircraft were built, along with four military YPT versions.
Where you'll see it
The White Aircraft Company bought the rights to the AT in 1939.
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