Widely known as the Stearman, Boeing Stearman, or Kaydet, it served as a primary trainer for the United States Army Air Forces, the United States Navy (as the NS and N2S), and with the Royal …

We are passionate about all models of Stearman biplanes. The SRA has over 1000 members in 25 countries. Do you love aviation history? Do biplanes always catch your attention at airshows or fly …

Apr 25, 2017 · The Boeing-Stearman Model 75 with the 450 HP engine seems like the perfect airplane, capable of all sorts of aerobatic maneuvers and requiring the pilot to truly fly the whole time, meaning …

This document lists all the approved equipment allowed on a standard category Stearman and the items that must have been removed, replaced or modified when the military surplus Stearman was first …

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 …

Oct 1, 2024 · Stearman's goal was to design and produce aircraft that were rugged, reliable, and affordable, targeting military, postal, and civilian markets. His designs were characterized by …

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 …

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 …

Made primarily out of wood and fabric with a steel tube fuselage, the Stearman was one of the strongest trainers built during World War II. After the war, many Stearmans soldiered on for decades as crop …

The Boeing Aircraft Company bought out the Stearman Company in the middle 1930s, and continued production of the Model 75 for the military. Although built by Boeing, the Model 75 continued to be …