The Stearman Model 4D "Junior Speedmail"

 

Stearman Model 4D Stearman Factory (Wichita KS) in background 3-16-1930	12 O'Clock Close	12 O'Clock
2 O'Clock	Sun'N'Fun 2004	3 O'Clock
4 O'Clock	4 O'Clock	5 O'Clock
7 O'Clock	Forward Fuselage	Forward Fuselage
Empennage Detail	Wheel Detail Sun'N'Fun 2004	Stearman 4D National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama
Stearman 4D National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama	Landing Gear Detail	Empennage Detail
A Stearman Advertisement	A Phillips Aviation ad featuring a Stearman 4. The fact that Phillips used it's likeness says a lot about it's reputation.

The Stearman Model 4E "Junior Speedmail"

 

Stearman Model 4E National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama	Stearman Model 4E National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama	Forward Fuselage
Empennage Detail	Sun'N'Fun 2004	Sun'N'Fun 2004
Landing Light Detail Sun'N'Fun 2004

Stearman 4D Specifications

Span                                      38 ft 0 in
Length                                   26 ft 11 in

Gross Weight                                 3800 lb
Useful load                                  1503 lb
Forward Baggage                               162 lb
Aft Baggage                                    40 lb
Seats                                              3

Max Speed                                    145 mph
Cruise Speed                                 120 mph
Stall Speed                                   50 mph

Powerplant                      P&W Wasp Jr (300 hp)
Fuel                                         106 gal
Oil                                           10 gal

Year of Introduction                            1930
Certification                                ATC 305
Total Production                                   6

Stearman 4DM Specifications

Span                                      38 ft 0 in
Length                                    26 ft 4 in

Gross Weight                                 3800 lb
Useful load                                  1481 lb
Seats                                              1

Max Speed                                    160 mph
Cruise Speed                                 134 mph
Stall Speed                                   55 mph

Powerplant                      P&W Wasp Jr (300 hp)

Year of Introduction                            1930
Certification                                ATC 326
Total Production                                   2

Stearman 4E Specifications

Span                                      38 ft 0 in
Length                                   26 ft 11 in

Gross Weight                                 3936 lb
Useful load                                  1510 lb
Baggage (Forward)                             249 lb
Baggage (Rear)                                 40 lb
Seats                                         2 or 3

Max Speed                                    158 mph
Cruise Speed                                 130 mph
Stall Speed                                   55 mph

Powerplant                      P&W Wasp C1 (420 hp)
Alternate Powerplant           P&W Wasp SC1 (450 hp)
Fuel (standard)                              106 gal
Fuel (s/n 4020, 4021 and 4022)               122 gal
Oil                                           10 gal
Range                                         580 sm

Year of Introduction                            1930
Certification                    ATC 292, Memo 2-278
Total Production                                  10