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Beechcraft Staggerwing
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Beechcraft Staggerwing

Utility transport aircraft family

Overview

The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing is an American biplane with an atypical negative wing stagger. It first flew in 1932, and was sold on the civilian market, being used for transport and air racing. During World War II, it was used by allied forces, and after the war continued in civilian production until 1949, with 785 having been produced.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Shawn from Airdrie, Canada / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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