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Waco JMF-7 "Mystery Ship"
(Military Designation PT-14)

Origianlly used to train civilians as pilots before America's entry into World War II, the Waco eventually became available for widespread commercial use, such as dusting crops or barnstorming around the nation at early airshows.

Because of all the extensive modifications, this Waco no longer looks like a origial Waco, and was dubbed the
"Waco Mystery Ship."

The "Waco Mystery Ship" is also a movie star! It has appeared "TERMINAL VELOCITY" staring Charlie Sheen, "FOREVER YOUNG" staring Mel Gibson, and Disney's "DELTA DREAM FLIGHT" (Disneyland ride.)

Modifications:

-Replacing the 220 h.p. engine with a 450 h.p. engine-

-Installing a 3 blade propeller-

-Moving the cockpit back 30 inches-

-Adding 18 inches to the landing gear-

-Installing extra cabin struts-

-Constructing extra flying wires-

INFO:

Year:.......................................1940

Type........................................Waco

Model:....................................UPF-7

Manufacturer:.......................WACO Aircraft, Troy, Ohio

Engine:...................................Pratt & Whitney R-985

Wingspan:..............................30 feet

Length:...................................24 feet

Show Weight:.........................2,240 pounds

Fuel Capacity.........................55 Gallons

Maximum Speed:.................220 m.p.h. dive (160 m.p.h. level)

Stalling Speed……..........…60 m.p.h
                    
Stress Levels..................…..+-9 Gs

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