General Aviation

Fairchild Pt-26

Manufacturer: FAIRCHILD

The Fairchild PT-19, also known as the M62, was a low-wing monoplane trainer used by the USAAF, RAF, and RCAF during WWII. It was designed by Fairchild to replace biplane trainers, offering higher speeds and more realistic flight characteristics. It was powered by a Ranger inline engine and produced in large numbers.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
fairchild-pt-26
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N13322

Specifications

Wingspan
10.97 m / 36 ft
Length
8.53 m / 28 ft
Height
3.2 m / 10 ft
Max Speed
212 km/h / 132 mph
Range
640 km / 350 nmi
Ceiling
4700 m / 15300 ft
First Flight
1939-05-15
Total Built
7700

Variants

  • PT-26- 2 registrations - Example N13322

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