Stearman PT 17

Stearman PT-17 15e ARF

Key Features:

Can be assembled and flight ready in just a few evenings

Large magnetic hatch for easy access to electronics

Plug-in wings speed assembly

Includes wing jig for easy transport and storage

Realistic 9-cylinder dummy radial engine

Painted fiberglass landing gear fairings

Authentic pre-WWII UltraCote® trim scheme

Painted fiberglass cowl

Overview:
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® 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.

Wingspan:	44.0 in (1120mm)
Overall Length:	35.0 in (890mm)
Wing Area:	608 sq in (37.5 sq dm)
Flying Weight:	3.5–3.8 lb (1.5–1.7 kg)
Motor Size:	Power 15
Radio:	4-channel
Servos:	JR Sport MN48 (2), and JR Sport MC35 (2)
Prop Size:	APC 12x6E electric prop
Hardware Included:	Yes
Speed Control:	40-Amp
Recommended Battery:	3200mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po battery
Approx. Flying Duration:	12–15 minutes
Scale:	Yes
Approx. Assembly Time:	6–8 hours

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