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 · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 27
- Median asking
- $132,766
- Range
- $79,500–$161,629
- 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 | $79,500 – $161,629 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | 220 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 92 kts (170 km/h) | — |
| Range | 300 nm (556 km) | — |
| Service Ceiling | 11,200 ft (3,414 m) | — |
| Useful Load | 700 lbs (318 kg) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 13.0 GPH (49 L/h) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 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.
Pick the Stearman if…
- More seats — 2 vs 1.
Pick the PT-19 if…
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