Boeing Stearman Model 75

Golden Age Simulation

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Golden Age Simulations Boeing Stearman Model 75

The Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 is a biplane used as a military trainer aircraft, of which at least 10,626 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s Stearman Aircraft became a subsidiary of Boeing in 1934. 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 & N2S), and with the Royal Canadian Air Force as the Kaydet throughout World War II. After the conflict was over, thousands of surplus aircraft were sold on the civilian market. In the immediate postwar years, they became popular as crop dusters, sports planes, and for aerobatic and wing walking use in air shows. The Golden Age Simulations Models presented are PT-17 N2S-3, the PT-13 N2S-5, and the post-war modification A75L300 fitted with the Lycoming R-680-13 and a Hamilton Standard 2B20 constant speed prop. All models are native MSFS aircraft.

Fully native MSFS aircraft All models have been coded with Microsoft Flight Simulator native 'Model Behaviors' animations and built to MSFS SDK specifications to prevent issues with future simulator upgrades. Fully compliant with MSFS native materials, and high definition PBR textures. Modern' aerodynamics system Custom recorded, high-definition legacy sound file of the Continental R-670 produced by Immersive Audio Optional crew configuration, with modern GA Asobo occupants or Custom Animated GAS Vintage Pilot and Passenger Fully compliant with Virtual Reality headsets

Cockpit Truly 3D virtual cockpits featuring accurately modelled controls and detailed texturing using full PBR materials Electronic Flight Bag EFB controlling aircraft systems and security features Fully operational front and rear cockpit positions. Civilian and Military cockpit configuration. Civilian featuring custom smoke effects

3 Variants PT-17 N2S-3 with 6 liveries PT-13 N2S-5, with 2 liveries A75L300, with 2 liveries and fitted with the Lycoming R-680-13 and a Hamilton Standard 2B20 constant speed prop, and 2 liveries Manual and paint kit A full operations manual is included, along with a comprehensive paint kit

The Stearman Model 75, popularly known as the Stearman Biplane, is a single-engine, piston-powered biplane developed and manufactured by American aircraft producers Stearman Aircraft and Boeing. Introduced in 1934 and used as a trainer for pilots of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army Air Forces, and the Royal Canadian Air Force, more than 10,000 of the rugged biplanes were built in several variants. After retirement from military use, many Model 75s were purchased from surplus as sport aircraft, for crop dusting, and for aerobatics. The A75L300 is a post-World War II variant that uses the PT-13 / PT-17 airframe.

The Model 75 measures 24 feet, 9 inches in length, features a fixed standard undercarriage, and has a traditional empennage. Each wing has a straight leading edge and a straight trailing edge; the two wings are staggered by 27 inches, with the upper wing forward of the lower wing. The upper wing has a span of 32 feet, 2 inches, and the lower wing has a span of 31 feet, 2 inches. The biplane features a tandem, 2-place open cockpit, providing unobstructed 360-degree views.

The Model 75 PT-13 is powered by a single 9-cylinder Lycoming R-680 radial piston engine that delivers up to 225 horsepower and drives a fixed-pitch, two-blade, wood propeller. The biplane has a cruise speed of 96 miles per hour, a top speed of 124 mph, and a service ceiling of over 13,000 feet above sea level.

The Model 75 PT-17 is powered by a single 7-cylinder Continental R-670-5 radial piston engine that delivers up to 220 horsepower to a fixed-pitch, two-blade, metal propeller. The biplane has a cruise speed of 96 miles per hour, a top speed of 124 mph, and a service ceiling of over 13,000 feet above sea level.

The Stearman A75L300 is powered by a single 9-cylinder Lycoming R-680-13 radial piston engine that delivers up to 300 horsepower and drives a constant speed, two-blade propeller (primarily the Hamilton Standard 2B20). The biplane has a cruise speed of 120 miles per hour, a top speed of 160 mph, and a service ceiling of over 13,000 feet above sea level.

One of the great classics of aviation, the Stearman Model 75 is a legendary performer that moves through the air with grace and purpose. Aviators, of all skill levels, will never tire of this beauty, which is as much a natural for slow and easy flight as it is for aerobatics and barnstorming.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEED106 mph
CEILING13,200 ft
TYPICAL RANGE360 mi (580 km, 390 nmi)
WINGSPAN29 ft
LENGTH24 ft 4 in (8.84 m)
TAKEOFF55 mph
EMPTY WEIGHT1997 lb (543 kg)
GROSS WEIGHT26860 lb (850 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY46 USG (174 L)
ENGINE220-hp Continental R-670 air cooled 7-cyl. radial
COCKPIT CREW2