{"product_id":"air-army-command-forces-training-bt-13a-basic-trainer-students-manual-9781935700593","title":"BT-13A Basic Trainer Students' Manual","description":"Equipped with a more powerful engine and a larger, heavier airframe than primary training aircraft, Vultee's BT-13 served an important role as a secondary-level trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps and Navy. Designed by Vultee's Richard Palmer, the BT-13 was adapted from plans fora fighter aircraft. The prototype first flew in May of 1939, and by August 300 were on order. By war's end over 11,500 BT-13s and variants would be produced, more than any other trainer. Featuring a cantilever low-wing and fixed landing gear, the BT-13 appeared to be of all-metal construction, but it actually relied on fabric-covered control surfaces. The powerplant was a Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-985 radial engine capable of producing 450hp. Nicknamed the \"Vultee Vibrator\" because of its tendency to shake as it approached stall speed, the BT-13 was nevertheless beloved by student pilots and instructors alike. Several variants of the aircraft were built including the BT-13A and BT-15 equipped with alternate powerplants. Roughly 2,000 BT-13As and BT-13Bs were transferred to the Navy, which designated them as SNV-1 and SNV-2 respectively. Originally created by the U.S. Army Air Force Training Command, this Basic Training Student Manual features the BT-13A throughout, and describes all aspects of flight training circa 1944. It puts you right in the cockpit of one of history's great planes.","brand":"Periscope Film LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54666470490454,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9781935700593_1.jpg?v=1791160446","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/air-army-command-forces-training-bt-13a-basic-trainer-students-manual-9781935700593","provider":"momox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}