Key Features
- Large magnetic hatch for easy access to electronics
- Realistic 9-cylinder dummy radial engine
- Includes wing jig for easy transport and storage
- Can be assembled and flight ready in just a few evenings
- Plug-in wings speed assembly
- Painted fiberglass landing gear fairings
- Authentic pre-WWII UltraCote® trim scheme
- Painted fiberglass cowl
- This model is one of the many available for the Phoenix RC Flight Simulator
Video Overview
Overview
Introduced as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps in the days leading up to WWII, the Stearman PT-17’s robust construction and good-natured flying manners endeared it to thousands of pilots throughout the war years and beyond. Its sheer numbers (over 10,000 built, by some estimates) and numerous post-war roles, from crop duster to air show star, have made it one of the most recognizable biplanes among the general public to this day.
E-flite has expertly re-created the rugged good looks and benign flight behavior of the full-scale Stearman with this easy-to-assemble 15-size model that is a joy to fly. It comes out of the box constructed of balsa and light plywood and covered in an authentic early-WWII UtlraCote® trim scheme. Other scale touches include a painted fiberglass cowl, painted fiberglass landing gear fairings, and a great-looking 9-cylinder dummy radial engine. Assembly is remarkably simple thanks to the plug-in wings and bolt-on interplane struts. E-flite’s even included specially designed jigs that allow you to keep the upper and lower wing halves connected for easier transport and storage.
In the air the Stearman PT-17 15e’s flat-bottom airfoils and light wing loading translate into exceptionally scale-like flight characteristics that everyone from intermediate to advanced pilots will instantly fall in love with.
Specs
| Approx. Flying Duration: | 12–15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Experience Level: | Intermediate |
| Flying Weight: | 3.5–3.8 lb (1.5–1.7 kg) |
| Fuel Type: | Electric |
| Hardware Included: | Yes |
| Motor Size: | Power 15 |
| Overall Length: | 35.0 in (890mm) |
| Plane Type: | Scale Civilian |
| Power Plant Size : | 10-15 Electric |
| Prop Size: | APC 12x6E electric prop |
| Radio: | 4-channel |
| Recommended Battery: | 3200mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po battery EFLB32003S |
| Recommended Environment: | Outdoor |
| Servos: | JR SPORT MN48 (2)(JSP20040) and JR SPORT MC35 (2)(JSP20030) |
| Speed Control : | 40-Amp Pro Brushless ESC (EFLA1040) |
| Trim Scheme Colors: | HANU875 Sky Blue HANU872 Bright Yellow |
| Wing Area: | 608 sq in (37.5 sq dm) |
| Wingspan: | 44.0 in (1120mm) |