The 1929 Stearman LT-1 (ATC 187) design carried from Speedmail series with 4p cabin forward, open cockpit, and a cargo bay well aft. Priced at $25,000, three were built, NC8829, NC8832 and NC8833. The first was destroyed in a windstorm after its test flight.
Built as a “Light Transport” for airmail and passenger service until 1934, one was reportedly sold to China.
Engine: Pratt & Whitney Hornet, 525hp
Length: 32 ft 6 in
Height: 12 ft 6 in
Wing span upper: 49 ft
Wingspan lower: 34 ft 6 in
Chord Upper: 88 in
Chord lower: 57 in
Wing area: 490 sq.ft.
Airfoil: Goettingen 398
Empty wt: 3890 lb
Max weight: 6250 lb
Useful load: 2360 lb
Payload: 1190 lb
Fuel capacity: 145 USG
Oil cap: 15 USG
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
Range: 690 sm
Max speed: 138 mph
Cruise: 115 mph
Stall: 58 mph
Price: US$25,000
Seats: 5
All Aero 