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27 Mar 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

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Aircraft

Stearman Model 75 (Kaydet) B75N1

Restored/civilian

Manufacturer

Gear

Cannon EOS RP 100-500mm

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner

4 badges earned

Location

William T. Piper Memorial Airport

LHV/KLHV

41.1356, -77.4223

Open map

William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing-Stearman Model 75 is iconic as the primary trainer for the US military (Army, Navy, and others) during World War II; thousands of pilots received their first flight instruction in this biplane.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare; several hundred remain airworthy out of over 10,000 built.

Record Flights

No major record flights, but many have flown cross-country as barnstormers or in vintage airshows.

Safety & Events

Thousands built, many survived WWII and became civilian sport and crop-dusting aircraft; popular at airshows and in movies.

Future Outlook

Likely preserved by collectors and in flying condition at airshows for years to come.

Specifications

Continental R-670 (most common variant, original: Lycoming R-680)

Engine

9.81 m

Wingspan

7.54 m

Length

808 km

Range

169 km/h

Speed

2 seats (pilot student/instructor)

Capacity

1,230 kg

MTOW

2.74 m

Height

Estimated: 220-300 hp (164-224 kW) depending on variant

Thrust

N/A (predates ICAO standards, very noisy by modern norms)

Noise