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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


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