The Stearman Aircraft Corporation was established in 1927 in Venice, California. A factory was established in Wichita, Kansas. In 1929, the company was sold to the United Aircraft and Transport Company. In 1934, anti-trust legislation forced United to separate its airline and manufacturing operations. Stearman then became a subsidiary of Boeing.
The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) in Hood River, Oregon, has on display more than 100 antique airplanes. Shown below are some of the Stearman airplanes which are on display. The drip pans under most of the planes indicate that this is a functioning aircraft.
1927 Stearman C3B
1928 Stearman C3B
This airplane has a cruising speed of 108 MPH and a top speed of 126 MPH. A total of 122 of these airplanes were built. The engine is a 220 horsepower Wright J-5 Whirlwind.
1929 Stearman M-2 Speedmail “Bull Stearman”
This airplane has a cruising speed of 126 MPH and a top speed of 147 MPH. A total of 7 of these airplanes were built. The engine is a 600 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Hornet R-1690.
1930 Stearman Model 6L Cloudboy
The Cloudboy was originally designed as a commercial or military trainer. The 6L was fitted with a 200 horsepower Lycoming R-380-3 engine.
1931 Stearman Model 4D Jr. Speedmail
The 4D was fitted with the 300 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior Engine. Only 8 were built.
1933 Stearman Model 70
1941 Stearman 450 HP Acrobatic Show Airplane
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