The Fairchild PT-19 is the first of a family of three primary trainers introduced in 1939. Designed to replace the biplane trainers then in use the low-winged Cornell more accurately reflected the front-line fighters that cadets would later be asked to fly in combat. The PT-19 was the basic version of the Cornell while the PT-23 had the same basic airframe with a radial engine fitted. The PT-26 was built with an enclosed cockpit and other cold weather modifications for use by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Over 7,000 Cornells were built by several American companies and by Fleet Aircraft in Canada.
Wingspan
36 ft
Length
28 ft
Height
10 ft 6 in.
Weight
2,545 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed
132 MPH
Service Ceiling
15,300 ft
Range
400 miles
Engine
One Ranger L-440-3 piston engine with 175 horsepower
Crew
2
Manufacturer Fairchild
Markings 301st Elementary Flying Training Detachment, Corsicana Field, Texas, 1941
Designation PT-19A
Registration N53963
Serial Number 41-14675
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