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RC Stearman
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primary trainer
instructor / student
Continental R-670-5
220 h.p.
1,940 lbs.
2,950 lbs.
24' 3"
32' 2"
95 mph
120 mph
800 fpm
13,300 feet
300 miles
11/26/34
1935
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The Boeing Stearman is among the world’s best known biplanes.The aircraft was made by the Stearman division of the Boeing Company.
The Stearman was the primary training aircraft for thousands of airmen from 1935 to 1945. They are known for their ease of handling, ruggedness, and reliability.
There were many designations for the Stearman, used both by the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. The air frames of these aircraft were essentially identical, with the major difference being the types of radial engines used to power the aircraft. Also, Army aircraft had a tail wheel that could be steered. Navy aircraft had a tail wheel that swiveled.
Some 8,400 of the aircraft were built through 1945.
Today over 1,000 Boeing Stearman aircraft are still flying as crop dusters and recreational aircraft. A number can be seen performing in air shows.
RC Stearman
The rc Stearman from NitroPlanes.
Pictured above and first below is the rc Stearman from NitroPlanes. It is available in two color schemes, yellow and Red Baron. It has a 44" wingspan, a 38 1/2" length, and can be powered with .52 to .70 four stroke engines. The rc Stearman is made from balsa and ply and weighs 5 1/2 lbs.
In the second picture below is the rc Stearman from Great Planes. Its wingspan is 71 1/2" and length is 57". Construction is from balsa and plywood. To power it you will need from a .91 to 1.20 engine.
The third picture is of a rc Stearman built from Nick Ziroli Plans. You can also purchase it as a short kit. Wingspan is 77" and fuselage length is 59". With the recommended Zenoah G38 engine the weight should be between 16 and 20 lbs.
The fourth picture below is of the great looking rc Stearman built by Les Uyeda from RC Universe. It is from a Sterling kit. Wingspan is 64 1/2", power is from a O.S. .90 engine, and weight is 13 lbs.
The next picture is of the Hobby-Lobby rc Stearman. It is an electric powered ARF with a 44" wingspan, made from ply and balsawood. A 1300 kV motor is needed for power.
The bottom picture is of the General Hobby rc Stearman for sale on eBay. Its wingspan is 44", construction is balsawood and ply, weight is 88 oz. and engines can be from .52 to .70.
RC Stearman
NitroPlanes rc Stearman.
RC Stearman
Great Planes rc Stearman.
RC Stearman
A rc Stearman from Nick Ziroli Plans.
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Boeing Stearman
