Beech D17S

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D17S Staggerwing: The first design to appear from the Walter Beech Factory. Quickly became established in the United States Civil market as a fast retractable gear biplane with back staggered wings. First flew with fixed undercarriage. Early models had fixed spatted wheels. The Staggerwing won a number of air races before being used by the USAAF as a personnel and utility transport during WWII.

Weight empty kg: 1270

Weight max takeoff kg: 1928

Winspan m: 9.75

Length m: 8.15

Height m: 2.44

Max speed mph: 212

First flown: 4 November 1932

Engine: One 450hp Pratt and Whitney R-985-AN-4 radial.

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