Boeing Stearman vs Fairchild PT-19
The Stearman (radial biplane) and Fairchild PT-19 (inline monoplane) compare two WWII primary trainers of opposite layout.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 27
- Median asking
- $134,836
- Range
- $78,475–$177,316
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 1936–1945
No active listings right now.
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Boeing Stearman | Fairchild PT-19 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 3 | 6 |
| Serious | 0 | 1 |
| Fatal | 2 | 1 |
| Fatalities | 3 | 1 |
| % Fatal | 67% | 17% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Boeing Stearman | Fairchild PT-19 |
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| Price Range | $78,475 – $177,316 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 1 |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Boeing Stearman or Fairchild PT-19?
Bottom line: Choose the Stearman for open-cockpit biplane warbird character and radial sound; choose the PT-19 for a lower-cost monoplane trainer warbird. Stearman = biplane/radial icon; PT-19 = monoplane/value. ================================================================ # Boeing BBJ — airliner-based bizjet (niche) ================================================================
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Pick the PT-19 if…
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