Wings of Eagles-50
The Boeing N2S(PT-17) STEARMAN. The Boeing Aircraft Company built the Stearman as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Navy. The PT-13, powered by the 225hp Lycoming was the first Stearman used for extensive military training and was supplied to civilian contract flying schools beginning in 1939. As the need for pilots increased, the Army ordered a version of the Stearman powered by the 220hp Contintental engine. This version was designated the PT-17 and became the most numerous version of the aircraft. A total of 3,769 PT-17s were built.
Wings of Eagles-50
The Boeing N2S(PT-17) STEARMAN. The Boeing Aircraft Company built the Stearman as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Navy. The PT-13, powered by the 225hp Lycoming was the first Stearman used for extensive military training and was supplied to civilian contract flying schools beginning in 1939. As the need for pilots increased, the Army ordered a version of the Stearman powered by the 220hp Contintental engine. This version was designated the PT-17 and became the most numerous version of the aircraft. A total of 3,769 PT-17s were built.