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Edward F. Beale Museum, Beale AFB California
Vultee BT-13A 'Valiant' SN: 42-89762

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Description
  Manufacturer:Vultee
  Base model:BT-13
  Designation:BT-13
  Version:A
  Nickname:Valiant
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1930-1947
  Basic role:Basic Trainer
  Serial/Bureau Number:42-89762
  Location:Edward F. Beale Museum, Beale AFB California

Specifications
  Length: 28' 10" 8.7 m
  Height:9' 1" 2.7 m
  Wingspan: 42' 2" 12.8 m
  Wingarea: 238.0 sq ft 22.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 3,375 lb 1,530 kg
  Gross Weight: 4,496 lb 2,039 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-25
  Horsepower (each): 450

Performance
  Range: 516 miles 830 km
  Cruise Speed: 140 mph 225 km/h 121 kt
  Max Speed: 166 mph 267 km/h 144 kt
  Ceiling: 16,500 ft 5,029 m