1/5 PT-17 Stearman ARF V2025

The PT-17 is a biplane that was used as a military trainer by the US Army Air Corps during the 1930s and it served throughout WWII. The PT-17 is also widely known as the Stearman, Boeing Stearman, Boeing Model 75, or the Kaydet. At least 9,783 were built and thousands of surplus PT-17s were sold on the civil market after the conflict.
 
This almost-ready-to-fly radio-control version of the PT-17 is based on the aircraft that is owned by John Mohr, who very kindly sent us many detailed pictures of his personal aircraft. We also acknowledge and thank Jay Smith, editor or Model Aviation, for his help and advice on this project. This model is constructed mainly of laser-cut balsa and light plywood.  Version 2025 is Made in the USA.
 
Spec:
Wingspan: 77"
Wing Area: 1,686 sq in
Overall length: 56"
ARF weight: 14 lbs 4 oz
Flying weight: around 16 lbs
Prop: 18~19"
Motor Required: HC6320-250 or same size motor for other electric or gas set up, click here for the motor mount dimensions.
Battery Required: 10~12S 5,000 mAh Li-Po
Radio Required: 4ch 5 servos
*ARF does NOT come with fuel tank.
 
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The fuselage, wings and empennage are factory-built from laser-cut balsa and light plywood.
The ‘oversized’ magnetic hatch is big enough for easy access to all fuselage-mounted components.
A dummy plastic radial engine and a pair of scale windshields are included with the ARF, optional upgrade all wood dummy available.
Optional Scale dashboards with switch and receiver battery indecator (*set up for 4.8V and can be switch to 6V by the mini switch from the back.)
Plastic leggings cover the aluminum Shock Absorb main landing gear for true-to-scale looks; wheels have treaded tires.
The included steerable tail wheel also has a true-to-scale appearance.
 
Instruction Manual click here
Optional Dashboard click here
*We start to ‘go green’ in 2014 with our Instruction Manuals. The PDF version available on this Website is free. Click the above link to view and/or download and print. A printed copy of the Instruction Manual may be ordered at additional cost in black and white.

Flying Video
Official release video click here
Want to try it with a radial engine? check here
 
 
Other items you might need
Adjustable Biplane Wing Support
Himax 6320-250 Motor (for electric set up)
Castle 80A HV ESC (for electric set up)
1/5 WWI Pilort Figure
All Wood Dummy Engine
Dashboard x2
Hitec S311 (you need 4)
Servo Tester
Servo extension cable ( you need 18"x2, Y Harness x1)
Servo Extemsion Safty Clips
 
Replacement Parts click here