Boeing (Stearman) Stearman PT-17 Kaydet

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01 Sep 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Just hanging around at SDL.

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Boeing (Stearman) Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (Boeing Model 75)

Boeing (Stearman) Stearman Model 75 (PT-17 Kaydet)

Aircraft

Stearman PT-17 Kaydet PT17

U.S. Army Air Corps trainer/yellow & blue

N55328

Registration

Manufacturer

Boeing (Stearman)

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Great side profile of the Stearman with sunset hues; minor softness on the nose, but vivid color and clear markings stand out.

Location

Scottsdale Airport

SCF/KSDL

33.6229, -111.9110

Open map

Scottsdale Airport SCF

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic WWII-era primary trainer for U.S. military pilots. Tens of thousands of airmen trained on this type between the 1930s and 1940s.

Fleet Rarity

Thousands were produced, but relatively few remain airworthy or on museum display.

Record Flights

Not relevant; not a record-setter, but vital in mass pilot training.

Safety & Events

None known for this specific frame; PT-17s have been featured in films, airshows, and as crop-dusters postwar.

Future Outlook

This example is preserved and displayed in a museum.

Specifications

Continental R-670

Engine

9.81 m

Wingspan

7.54 m

Length

670 km

Range

170 km/h

Speed

2 seats

Capacity

1,235 kg

MTOW

2.67 m

Height

220 hp (164 kW)

Thrust

Not specified (pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise