There is really not a lot about this "bird"

Seversky BT-8 was the the first all metal enclosed cockpit trainer for the USAAC.But the cadets soon learned that it had it's quirks.It was prone to ground looping due to it's narrow landing gear.Also the underpowered 400hp engine was not quite enough to pull you out of a steep dive or if you got into trouble.Only 30 were produced--none survive today

It was beaten by the North American aircraft design that later evolved into the famous and highly-successful AT-6.





BT-8
Designation System: U.S. Air Force
Designation Period: 1930-1947
Basic role: Basic Trainer
Crew: 2

Specifications
Length: 24' 4" 7.4 m
Wingspan: 36' 0" 10.9 m
Gross Weight: 4,050 lb 1,836 kg

Propulsion
No. of Engines: 1
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-11
Horsepower (each): 400

Performance
Max Speed: 175 mph 281 km/h 151 kt







Regards Duggy.