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Beechcraft C17L Staggerwing, 1932-1948. Creator: Beech Aircraft Corporation
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Beechcraft C17L Staggerwing, 1932-1948. Creator: Beech Aircraft Corporation
NC15840. Five-place executive biplane with distinctive negative " staggered" wings. Jacobs L-4MB radial engine. Staggerwings were also used as a racing and World War II military transport aircraft. The Model 17, the first aircraft produced by the new Beech Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas, was a gamble for president Walter Beech and vice-president Ted Wells who was chief designer of the aircraft. Produced during the depths of the Great Depression, this expensive aircraft was designed as a high-speed, comfortable business airplane. The gamble was successful with 781 Beech 17s produced in eight different series. The aircraft was technologically advanced for its time, and the negative staggered wing arrangement, which improved the pilots visibility from the aircraft and the airplanes gentle stall characteristics, also contributed to the designs classic beauty
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This print showcases the iconic Beechcraft C17L Staggerwing, a remarkable aircraft that left an indelible mark on aviation history. Created by the esteemed Beech Aircraft Corporation, this five-place executive biplane boasts distinctive negative "staggered" wings that set it apart from its contemporaries. Powered by a Jacobs L-4MB radial engine, the Staggerwings were not only used for racing but also served as military transport planes during World War II. The Model 17 was a daring venture undertaken by president Walter Beech and chief designer Ted Wells amidst the challenging backdrop of the Great Depression. Designed to be both high-speed and comfortable, this expensive aircraft proved to be a resounding success despite economic hardships. A total of 781 Beech 17s were produced across eight different series, solidifying its place in aviation lore. Technologically advanced for its time, one cannot help but admire the elegant beauty of this aircraft's negative staggered wing arrangement. Not only did it enhance pilot visibility and provide gentle stall characteristics, but it also contributed to its timeless aesthetic appeal. Displayed at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this heritage art piece pays homage to America's rich aviation legacy. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of how innovation and determination can triumph even in times of adversity. The Beechcraft C17L Staggerwing truly represents an era where technology met artistry in perfect harmony.
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