Our PT-17A Kaydet model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our PT-17A Kaydet model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant PT-17A Kaydet model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family. PT-17A Kaydet History: The Boeing/Stearman Model 75 biplane is one of the most recognizable World War II trainers ever built. It served as a primary trainer for the United States Army Air Forces and as a basic trainer for the US Navy throughout World War II. It is commonly referred to as the Stearman PT-17 or Kaydet as well. The Canadians, who also operated the aircraft, were the ones responsible for the moniker “Kaydet”, a name eventually adopted by air forces around the world. A total of over 8,000 aircraft were built by the end of 1945. The Kaydet was originally designed as the Model 70 by Lloyd Stearman. The design was later adopted by Boeing when it bought the Stearman Aircraft Company in 1934. The single-bay wings of the aircraft were made from wood with fabric covering while the fuselage had a welded steel framework. The aircraft had a large, fixed tailwheel undercarriage, and tandem seating for the student and instructor. The PT-17 model was powered by a Continental R-670 engine. The Kaydet was easy to fly, and relatively forgiving of new pilots. It gained a reputation as a rugged plane and a good teacher. The first service to show interest in the Kaydet was the US Navy. Even though the US Army Air Corps needed a new biplane trainer in the mid-1930s, the service-wide lack of funding delayed the purchase. In 1936, the Army tentatively bought 26 airframes. But with the war fast approaching, the demand quickly increased and 3,519 aircraft were delivered in 1940 alone. The Kaydet trained many World War II aviators in their early days as pilots. After the war, the Kaydet went on to serve with the air forces of other nations. Thousands of surplus aircraft were sold on the civil market. In the immediate post-war years, Kaydets became popular as crop dusters and sports planes. Many remain in operation in the agricultural role, and at least 1,000 are still flying today worldwide. This model has measurements of: Span: 17 1/4" Len: 12 1/4" and Scale: 1/24