The Vultee Valiant was used as a trainer by the USAAC and the US Navy during World War 11 and was built in large numbers in several variants. The initial production version was the BT-13 (300 built) which differed only in detail from the BT-13A. The BT-13B (1125 built) had a different electrical system and the BT-15 (1693 built) was powered by a 450hp(336kW) Wright R-975-11. The US Navy operated the BT-13A as the SNV-1 and the BT-13B as the SNV-2B. Production ended in 1944 and the type was retired in 1946. Around 100 examples are extant of which a large number remain airworthy.

N213BD                    c/n 2514                       USA

2 seat trainer first flown in 1938

Engine: 450hp(335kW) P&W R-985-AN-1 Wasp                                                                               Length: 28’10"(8.79m)                                                                                          Height: 11’6"(3.5m)Wingspan: 42’0"(12.8m)                                                                                               No.built: 6407 Range: 725miles(1167km)                                                            Cruising speed: 150mph(241kmh) Empty weight: 3375lb(1531kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 4496lb(2039kg)

A Vultee BT-13 Valiant is illustrated below.

N7130C                       c/n