North American BT-9
North American BT-9, a two-seat basic trainer developed from the NA-16, has fixed undercarriage and 600hp Wright R-975 Whirlwind engine and enclosed cockpits. Dimensions 42/ 29.6/ 11.9/ 253.7 sq ft; 600hp Wright R-975 Whirlwind; max speed 195mph; cruising speed 150mph; service ceiling 21,000ft; range 700 miles.
Variants and production figures:
42 BT-9
40 BT-9A with one fixed and one dorsal .30in MG
117 BT-9B with improvements
67 BT-9C with improvements and armed like BT-9A
251 BT-14 of 1939 with more angular outer wings and new rudder and metal-covered fuselage and 450hp Pratt & Whitney R-985-25 Wasp Junior engine