The Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 is an American biplane formerly used as a military trainer aircraft, of which at least 10,626 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. [2]

Despite Boeing having bought the Stearman Airplane Company and building the aircraft, this classic biplane is universally called a Stearman. The Stearman is large, standing 9 feet 8 inches tall. The …

Apr 25, 2017 · Out of the hundreds of airplanes Capt. Walker has flown, the most challenging is the Nieuport 17 single-seat biplane (he flew a replica with the Lafayette Escadrille a couple decades …

The Boeing/Stearman Model 75 primary trainer is probably the best known bi-plane in aviation history. Commonly referred to as the Stearman PT-17, it was manufactured by the Stearman Aircraft Co. in …

Sep 14, 2024 · The Boeing-Stearman Model 75, often referred to as the Stearman or Kaydet, is one of the most iconic bi-planes in aviation history. Used primarily as a military trainer during World War II, …

The Stearman Model 75 featured a conventional biplane design with tandem seating and an open cockpit. It was primarily used to train military pilots, especially in the United States, during World War II.

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The PT-17 Stearman, officially known as the Boeing-Stearman Model 75, is a biplane that played a crucial role as a primary trainer aircraft for the United States military during the 1930s and 1940s.

Officially named the Boeing Model 75, this airplane is almost universally known as the "Stearman." The Army designated it the "PT," the Navy the "N2S," and the Canadians called it the "Kaydet." By any …

The Boeing Model 75 US Navy N2S-3 Stearman bi-plane (Navy variant of PT-17 and also referred to as “Kaydet”) served as a military trainer in the 1930s and 1940s for the USAAF (USAF), US Navy, and …