Introduced as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps in the days leading up to WWII, the Stearman PT-17¡¯s robust construction and good-natured flying manners endeared it to thousands of pilots throughout the war years and beyond. Its sheer numbers (over 10,000 built, by some estimates) and numerous post-war roles, from crop duster to air show star, have made it one of the most recognizable biplanes among the general public to this day.
E-flite has expertly re-created the rugged good looks and benign flight behavior of the full-scale Stearman with this easy-to-assemble 15-size model that is a joy to fly. It comes out of the box constructed of balsa and light plywood and covered in an authentic early-WWII UtlraCote¢ç trim scheme. Other scale touches include a painted fiberglass cowl, painted fiberglass landing gear fairings, and a great-looking 9-cylinder dummy radial engine. Assembly is remarkably simple thanks to the plug-in wings and bolt-on interplane struts. E-flite¡¯s even included specially designed jigs that allow you to keep the upper and lower wing halves connected for easier transport and storage.
In the air the Stearman PT-17 15e¡¯s flat-bottom airfoils and light wing loading translate into exceptionally scale-like flight characteristics that everyone from intermediate to advanced pilots will instantly fall in love with.
Specs
Approx. Flying Duration: |
12–15 minutes |
Experience Level: |
Intermediate |
Flying Weight: |
3.5–3.8 lb (1.5–1.7 kg) |
Fuel Type: |
Electric |
Hardware Included: |
Yes |
Motor Size: |
Power 15 |
Overall Length: |
35.0 in (890mm) |
Plane Type: |
Scale Civilian |
Power Plant Size : |
10-15 Electric |
Prop Size: |
APC 12x6E electric prop |
Radio: |
4-channel |
Recommended Battery: |
3200mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po battery EFLB32003S |
Recommended Environment: |
Outdoor |
Servos: |
JR SPORT MN48 (2)(JSP20040) and JR SPORT MC35 (2)(JSP20030) |
Speed Control : |
40-Amp Pro Brushless ESC (EFLA1040) |
Trim Scheme Colors: |
HANU875 Sky Blue HANU872 Bright Yellow |
Wing Area: |
608 sq in (37.5 sq dm) |
Wingspan: |
44.0 in (1120mm)
¸Þ´º¾ó->Ŭ¸¯
|