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Stearman PT-27 'Kaydet'

Description
  Manufacturer:Stearman
  Base model:PT-27
  Designation:PT-27
  Nickname:Kaydet
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Primary Trainer

Specifications
  Length: 24' 0.25" 7.3 m
  Height:9' 2" 2.7 m
  Wingspan: 32' 2" 9.8 m
  Wingarea: 297.4 sq ft 27.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,936 lb 878 kg
  Gross Weight: 2,717 lb 1,232 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Continental R-670-5
  Horsepower (each): 220

Performance
  Range: 505 miles 813 km
  Cruise Speed: 106 mph 170 km/h 91 kt
  Max Speed: 124 mph 199 km/h 107 kt
  Climb: 840 ft/min 256 m/min
  Ceiling: 11,200 ft 3,413 m

Known serial numbers
42-15570 / 42-15869

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Canadian Warplane Heritage MuseumMount HopeOntario

PT-27 on display

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum