Stearman PT-17
WWII Primary Trainer
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maximum Speed: 124 mph
- Cruise Speed: 106 mph
- Rate of Climb: 800 ft/min
- Max T/O Weight: 2,717 lbs
- Service Ceiling: 11,200 ft
- Wingspan: 32 ft 2 in
- Length: 24 ft 9 in
- Height: 9 ft 8 in
- Power Plant: Continental R-670 7-cylinder air-cooled radial engine (220 hp)
Per hour dual training (with instructor):
$450/hour
North American AT-6D Texan
WWII Advanced Trainer
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maximum Speed: 178 kts
- Cruise Speed: 145 kts
- Rate of Climb: 1,200 ft/min
- Max T/O Weight: 5,617 lbs
- Service Ceiling: 24,200 ft
- Wingspan: 42 ft
- Length: 29 ft
- Height: 11 ft 8 in
- Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney R-1340 (600 hp)
Per hour dual training (with instructor):
$900/hour
Beechcraft T-34A Mentor
US Air Force Version
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maximum Speed: 214 kts
- Cruise Speed: 165 kts
- Rate of Climb: 1,000 ft/min
- Max T/O Weight: 4,300 lbs
- Service Ceiling: 30,000 ft
- Wingspan: 33 ft 4 in
- Length: 28 ft 9 in
- Height: 9 ft 7 in
- Power Plant: Continental IO-550 (300 hp)
Per hour dual training (with instructor):
$500/hour
North American T-28B Trojan
Navy Trainer 1950’s to 1980’s
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maximum Speed: 343 mph
- Cruise Speed: 230 mph
- Rate of Climb: 3,540 ft/min
- Max T/O Weight: 8,500 lbs
- Service Ceiling: 35,500 ft
- Wingspan: 40 ft 1 in
- Length: 33 ft
- Height: 12 ft 8 in
- Power Plant: Wright Cyclone R-1820-86 radial piston engine (1,425 hp)
Per hour dual training (with instructor):
$1,750/hour
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star
Lockheed CT-133
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maximum Speed: 600 mph
- Cruise Speed: 455 mph
- Rate of Climb: 2,000 ft/min
- Max T/O Weight: 16,800 lbs
- Service Ceiling: 46,000 ft
- Wingspan: 42 ft 5 in
- Length: 37 ft 8 in
- Height: 11 ft 8 in
- Power Plant: Rolls-Royce NENE 10 Turbojet (5,000 lbf)
Per hour dual training (with instructor):
$4,000/hour