Vultee BT-13 Valiant

27 Mar 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

A Vultee BT-13 Valiant, a classic WWII US trainer, captured moments after takeoff, showcasing its colorful vintage livery.

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Aircraft

BT-13 Valiant BT13

WWII US Army Air Forces training colors, blue and yellow with striped rudder

21779

Registration

Manufacturer

Vultee

Gear

Cannon EOS RP 100-500mm

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

6 badges earned

Location

William T. Piper Memorial Airport

LHV/KLHV · Runway 27R

41.1356, -77.4223

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William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Vultee BT-13 Valiant was the primary basic trainer for the US Army Air Forces during World War II.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare today; most surviving examples are warbirds in museums or private collections.

Safety & Events

Widely used in WWII; After the war, many were sold as surplus and survived in civilian hands as warbirds.

Future Outlook

Typically preserved, restored, and flown at airshows; some static museum pieces.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial

Engine

13.1 meters

Wingspan

8.5 meters

Length

740 kilometers

Range

200 kilometers per hour

Speed

2 (pilot instructor)

Capacity

2050 kilograms

MTOW

3.3 meters

Height