1941 Ryan PT-22 Recruit by goodoleboy
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Captured 10/24/10, at the 9th Annual Wings Wheels Rotors & Expo, held at the beautiful Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) in beautiful Los Alamitos, California.
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The Ryan PT-22 Recruit is a military trainer aircraft used by the United States Army Air Corps and its successor, the United States Army Air Forces, for primary pilot training. It was the first monoplane that the Army had used for primary pilot training, as all previous PT aircraft were biplanes.
Specifications (PT-22):
Engine: One 160-hp Kinner R-540-1 five-cylinder radial engine
Weight: Empty 1,313 lbs., Max Takeoff 1,860 lbs.
Wing Span: 30ft. 1in.
Length: 22ft. 5in.
Height: 6ft. 10in.
Maximum Speed: 131 mph
Ceiling: 15,000 ft.
Range: 352 miles
Armament: None
Number Built: ~1273
Number still airworthy: 85+
Previous variants: PT-16; PT-20; PT-21
Other names: NR-1; NR-3
Source: Wikipedia; warbirdalley.com
Adios, compadres, thankx for stopping by, and for any and all favs and complimentary comments.
Comments (15)
claude19
EXCELLENT series on airplanes !
npauling
Splendid captures of this very sleek looking machine. I am sure it would lure heaps of recruits wanting to try it out. The reflections in its shiny surface tell a tale too.
babuci
Looks so fragile and elegant. Lovely multiple angle collage.
morningglory
Love the shine on that plane! Awesome collage.
magnus073
That is one beautiful plane, nice work on this collage
debbielove
Yep! You are right Harry, this is a stunning aircraft.. The metal really gleams in the sunlight.. And no, I have not gone over to the 'Dark Side' as many people are jokingly calling it lol.. I do plan a few more yes, but photos are my main medium still.. Thanks for the comment Harry.. I did put a few on your 'wizzbang' account.. Faved one as well.. Rob
Rainastorm
Harry these are great shots here...must have been something pretty awesome to see in person! P.S. Thank you for the positive comment on Robs first DAZ attempt. He worked very hard on that image and was a blast to go through it with...nite Harry.
danapommet
Liked the signs on the prop. Could not find a reflection of you in any of those shinny surfaces. Sweet plane and collage! Dana
Digitaleagle
Wonderful capture I don't thing you would want to look at this in bright sun to long it might blind you, LOL. Great plane beautirully captured and presented, very nice work!
SSoffia
Dear friend Harry Wonderful collage & series !!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Your postwork makes it look like illustrations from a '50's comic! rather nice!
MrsRatbag
Like a pretty toy; beautiful work, Harry!
tennesseecowgirl
Great shots, especially the bottom two.. great colors.
jocko500
very well done
bmac62
Great little pre-war trainer Harry...Haven't seen one of these in years but their design and unpainted, shiny skin has always been a favorite of mine. Well done...clear, crisp and full of interesting details.