The Stinson Trimotors

 

Stinson U and Jumpers 1932 National Air Races Photo: Bob Wilson	Eastern Air Transport Stinson U-1 Florida, 1934 Photo: Florida State Archives	Eastern Air Transport Stinson U-1 Florida, 1936 Photo: Florida State Archives
Stinson SM-6000-B National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama	Stinson SM-6000-B National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama	Stinson SM-6000-B National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama
Stinson SM-6000-B National Air Tour 2003 Bessemer, Alabama	Stinson SM-6000-B	Stinson SM-6000-B Powerplant Detail
Stinson SM-6000-B Windscreen Detail	Stinson SM-6000-B Nacelle Detail	Stinson SM-6000-B Nacelle Detail
Stinson SM-6000-B Aileron Hinge Detail	Stinson SM-6000-B Empennage Detail	Stinson SM-6000-B Tailwheel Detail
Stinson SM-6000-B Main Cabin	Mirow Air Service Stinson A Nome, Alaska Photo: Collection of Alfred Opland	Mirow Air Service Stinson A Photo: Collection of Alfred Opland

Stinson SM-6000 Specifications

Span                                      60 ft 0 in
Length (overall)                         42 ft 10 in
Seats                                             11

Useful Load                                  2930 lb

High Speed                                   138 mph
Cruise Speed                                 115 mph
Landing Speed                                 65 mph

Range                                         350 sm
Service Ceiling                            14,200 ft

Powerplant           3x Lycoming R-680 (215 hp each)

Production                                        25
Year of Introduction                            1930
Certification                                ATC 335

Price                             $18,000 to $23,900

Stinson SM-6000-A Specifications

Span                                      60 ft 0 in
Length (overall)                         42 ft 10 in
Seats                                             12

Useful Load                                  2900 lb

High Speed                                   146 mph
Cruise Speed                                 122 mph
Landing Speed                                 60 mph

Range                                         550 sm
Service Ceiling                            15,000 ft

Powerplant           3x Lycoming R-680 (215 hp each)

Year of Introduction                            1931
Certification                       ATC 367, ATC 420

Price                                        $25,000

Stinson SM-6000-B Specifications

Span                                      60 ft 0 in
Length (overall)                         42 ft 10 in
Seats - SM-6000-B1                                12
Seats - SM-6000-B2                                10

High Speed                                   146 mph
Cruise Speed                                 125 mph
Landing Speed                                 65 mph

Powerplant           3x Lycoming R-680 (215 hp each)

Year of Introduction                            1931
Certification                                ATC 420

Price - 1931                                 $25,000
Price - 1932                                 $19,500

Stinson U Specifications

Span (Main Wing)                          66 ft 2 in
Span (Stub Wing)                          14 ft 3 in
Length (overall)                          45 ft 3 in
Seats                                             12

Useful Load                                  3100 lb

High Speed                                   145 mph
Cruise Speed                                 123 mph
Landing Speed                                 60 mph

Range                                         450 sm
Service Ceiling                            14,000 ft

Powerplant         3x Lycoming R-680BA (240 hp each)

Production                                        23
Year of Introduction                            1932
Certification                    ATC 484, Memo 2-413

Price - 1932                                 $19,500

Stinson U-1 Specifications

Span (Main Wing)                          66 ft 2 in
Span (Stub Wing)                          14 ft 3 in
Length (overall)                          45 ft 3 in
Seats                                             12

Powerplant             3x Wright R-760 (285 hp each)

Production                                         1
Year of Introduction                            1933
Certification                             Memo 2-437