PT-16
1. - Development
The Ryan STs were a series of two seat, low wing monoplane aircraft built by the Ryan Aeronautical Company.
They were used as sport aircraft, as well as trainers by flying schools and the military of several countries.
Edit2. - Serial #'s
Edit3. - Operational History
Edit4. - Variants
XPT-16 A single ST-A bought by the USAAC for evaluation.
XPT-16A XPT-16 re-engined with Kinner R-440 radial engine of 125 hp.
YPT-16 A total of 15 aircraft similar to the ST-M ordered for service trials.
PT-16A 14 YPT-16s re-engined with Kinner R-440 engine.
Edit5. - Technical Specifications
EditGeneral characteristics
Crew: one, pilot
Capacity: 1 passenger
Length: 21 ft 5 in (6.53 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft 0 in (9.15 m)
Height: 9 ft 2 in (2.79 m)
Wing area: 124 ft² (11.5 m²)
Empty weight: 1,081 lb (490 kg)
Loaded weight: 1,600 lb (726 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Menasco C4, 125 hp (93 kW)
EditPerformance
Maximum speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)
Range: 366 miles (589 km)
Service ceiling: 17,200 ft (5,243 m)
Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (244 m/min)
Wing loading: 13 lb/ft² (63 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.08 hp/lb (0.13 kW/kg)
YPT-16
6. - Operators
Edit7. - Current Squadrons
Edit8. - Links
Edit9. - Markings
Edit10. - References