Project Description

MPH

177

WEAPONS

0

SEATS

6

Stinson AT-19 “Reliant”

Role:  Liaison and Training Monoplane

National Origin: United States

Manufacturer: Stinson Aircraft Company

First Flight: 1933

Primary User: United States Army Air Corps

Number Built: 1327

The Reliant was used by the U.S. Army in World War II as a utility aircraft, designated UC-81, and as trainer designated AT-19. They were also used by the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force for light transport and communication duties. After the war they were sold on the civilian market as the Vultee V-77.

The V-77 was a spartan version of the SR-10 with the 300 hp Lycoming R680-E3B, a single door on the left side and the traditional “Bump” cowl was replaced with a simpler smooth cowl. Internal structure was beefed up significantly over the commercial models and a distinctive triangle shaped counterbalance was added to the rudder.

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Capacity: 3 to 4 passengers
  • Length: 27 ft 11 in (8.51 m)
  • Wingspan: 41 ft 7 in (12.68 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
  • Wing area: 256.5 sq ft (23.84 m²)
  • Empty weight: 3,045 lb (1,384 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 4,605 lb (2,093 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming R-680-13 (300hp)

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 154 knots (177 mph, 285 km/h)
  • Range: 739 nmi (850 mi, 1,369 km)
  • Service ceiling: 21,000 ft (6,400 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,330 ft/min (6.8 m/s)