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The Stearman XBT-17 was a prototype 1940s American two-seat low-wing monoplane primary trainer designed and built by Stearman Aircraft (as the Model X-90). It was evaluated by the United States Army Air Force in 1942 as the XBT-17.

The Stearman XBT-17 was a prototype 1940s American two-seat low-wing monoplane primary trainer designed and built by Stearman Aircraft (as the Model X-90).1

Made by Stearman Aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
3080
First Flight
1940
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States
Cruise Speed Mph
160
Gross Weight Lb
4150
Number Built
1
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
1300
Manufacturer
Stearman Aircraft
Ceiling Ft
20000
Max Speed Mph
190
Eng 1 Name
Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1
Span In
9
Span Ft
35
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
200
Length Ft
27
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
450
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
9
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the United States
Stearman aircraft
United States military trainer aircraft 1940-1949

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