PlaneSpottingWorld welcomes all new members! Please gives your ideas at the Terminal.
File:USAFM c43-7.jpg
Summary
In late 1938, the Air Corps evaluated the Beech Model D17S for possible use as a light liaison aircraft. Three aircraft were purchased and designated as YC-43s.
The distinctive five-place biplane featured negatively staggered wings - the lower wing was forward of the upper wing. The plane also had retractable landing gear and a minimum of drag-producing wing supports which combined to give the YC-43 a cruising speed of about 200 miles per hour.
After a short flight test program, the YC-43s were sent to Europe to serve as liaison aircraft with the US Air Attachés in London, Paris and Rome.
Assembly line - probably Model 17R. This civilian type was the first production staggerwing model and featured a fixed landing gear. Photo was probably taken in the summer or early fall of 1942.
References
Source: National Museum of the United States Air Force Beech YC-43 retrieved January 7, 2006
Licensing
File history
Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time.
| Date/Time | Thumbnail | Dimensions | User | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| current | 20:09, 5 March 2007 | | 450 × 321 (54 KB) | Admin (talk | contribs) | == Summary == In late 1938, the Air Corps evaluated the Beech Model D17S for possible use as a light liaison aircraft. Three aircraft were purchased and designated as YC-43s. The distinctive five-place biplane featured negatively staggered wings - the lower wing was forward of the upper wing. The plane also had retractable landing gear and a minimum of drag-producing wing supports which combined to give the YC-43 a cruising speed of about 200 miles per hour. After a short flight test program, the YC-43s were sent to Europe to serve as liaison aircraft with the US Air Attachés in London, Paris and Rome. Assembly line - probably Model 17R. This civilian type was the first production staggerwing model and featured a fixed landing gear. Photo was probably taken in the summer or early fall of 1942. == References == Source: National Museum of the United States Air Force [http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/research/cargo/c4/yc43.htm Beech YC-43] retrieved January 7, 2006 == Licensing == {{PD-USGov-Military-Air Force}} Category:Civil aircraft Category:Military planes |
- You cannot overwrite this file.
File usage
The following page links to this file:
