VULTEE BT-13 VALIANT
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An American basic trainer flown by most student pilots during World War II. It was the second phase of the three phase training program for pilots. After primary training, the student pilot moved to the more complex Vultee for basic flight training. The BT-13 had larger engine and was faster and heavier than the primary trainers. It required the student pilot to use two way radio and to operate landing flaps and a two-position variable pitch propeller. A variant is the BT-15.
BT-13 Facts Crew: two, student and instructor Length: 28 ft 10 in Wingspan: 42 ft 0 in Height: 9 ft 1 in Empty weight: 2,976 lb Loaded weight: 3,991 lb Engine: 1 x P & W R-985, 450 hp Maximum speed: 180 mph Cruise Speed: 135 mph Stall speed: 70 mph Range: 725 miles Service ceiling: 21,650 ft Pilots & Sponsors
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