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The PT-17 was developed as a private venture rather than for a specific military request. It became one of the best-known aircraft of the World War II. Every pilot in the Army Air Force flew a PT-17 at some time during training. Thousands of them were built for the American military and for export. A great many of these found their way into civilian hands as the close of the war. Civilian uses included; pilot training, aerial crop spraying, pleasure flying, and air show performances. Stearmans can still be found flying the air show circuit every summer performing aerobatics and carrying wing walkers.
Other Primary Trainers (PT-) in collections: PT-19A, PT-26
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| Wingspan |
32 ft 2 in |
| Length |
24 ft |
| Height |
9 ft 2 in |
| Weight |
2,717 lbs (loaded) |
| Maximum Speed |
124 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
11,200 ft |
| Range |
505 miles |
| Engines |
1 Continental R-670-5 radial, 220 hp |
| Crew |
2 |
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