Type sheet: copt1

Consolidated PT 1 Trusty
Trainer Aircraft, USA, 1925

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Consolidated] [ Trainer 1919-1938]

Description:

The PT 1 is the first basic trainer of the
Air Service after WW I. It was developed from
the Dazton Wright TW 3, but with innovations
like a fuselage framework from welded chrome
molzbdenum steel. Because of it was so sturdy
and dependable, it was nicknamed "Trusty".
221 were build and used in the late 20ies and
early 30ies

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

30.709 ft

9.360 m

Greatest height :

10.203 ft

3.110 m

Wingspan :

37.402 ft

11.400 m

Max take off weight :

2551.2 lbs

1157.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

86 kts

159 km/h

Cruising speed :

68 kts

126 km/h

Service ceiling :

14478 ft

4413 m

Range :

269 nm

499 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KRei

Type :

Wright E (Hispano Suiza Design)

Power rating (max.) :

178 hp

180 ps

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

178 hp

180 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

2

Armament :

./.