Model 17 based Pursuit circa 1932, drawing from 'Beech Aircraft and Their Predecessors' by Pelletier. The book lists it as the Model 17J, but
based on descriptions in 'The Staggerwing Story' by Phillips it is more likely the A17R, as the 17J was intended to have a two man crew.
A floatplane version was also planned with a single central float and wing mounted stabilizing floats.
Four .30 MG or two .30 and two .50 MG, provision for a 500lb bomb on the centreline of the land-plane.
Wright R-975E3 'Cyclone'.
Span: 34' 4"
Length:26'
Max speed: 220 mph at 2,000'
Ceiling: 22,000'
Empty weight: 2,650 lb
Max weight: 5,100 lb
'Beechcraft Pursuit Biplane' designed early in 1940.
One 37mm cannon and one each .30 and .50 MG.
Allison V-1710 of 1,200 hp mounted behind the pilot, as in the P-39.
Span: 32'
Length: 36'
Max speed: 350 mph at 13,200'
Cruise: 318 mph
Max weight: 6,200lb
Cheers, Jon