Aircraft
A one-of-a-kind collection...
The Arkansas Air Museum is home to some of the nation's only surviving varieties of aircraft and some world-famous replicas. While the signature pieces of the collection are from the Golden Age of Aviation, those halcyon years from 1928 to 1940, there's something for everyone. From OX-5 piston engines to Apollo rockets; from First World War fighters to Vietnam veterans, every age of aviation is at the A.A.M.
Here's a look at what's on the floor at the White Hangar. Remember, if there is something in particular that you want to see, PLEASE call the museum office at (501) 521.4947 to make sure it is still in the building. Since the majority of the collection is airworthy, the respective owners do take the airplanes out to fly.
Sam Walton's Ercoupe Model 415-C
This aircraft was the first airplane that Sam Walton bought. Ercoupe 415-C details.
LearJet 23
This aircraft is a LearJet model 23. It was built in 1964, and is only the ninth Lear to roll off the assembly line. This plane was modified by Bobby Younkin and was used in numerous air shows across North America. LearJet 23 details.
Luscombe 8E
The Luscombe Model 8E is a two place side-by-side strut braced, high-wing cabin monoplane powered by a single eighty-five horsepower, four cylinder air-cooled engine. Luscombe 8E details.
British S.E. 5a (2/3 scale replica)
One of the world's finest first fighters. One of the most famous of the British fighters of World War I, the S.E. 5a. on display is a 2/3rd-scale replica. The S.E. 5a., along with its more famous counterpart the Sopwith Camel, was responsible for downing many German aircraft... S.E. 5a. details
Howard DGA-6 Mister Mulligan
Welcome to the Ben Howard National Air Races. This replica of the original DGA-6 Mister Mulligan was built Jim Younkin of Springdale, Arkansas. The original was destroyed during the 1936 Bendix Trophy race... Mister Mulligan details
Howard DGA-18K
It's not what you think. No, it's not a Ryan PT-22. This two-place monowing Howard was one of several trainers stationed in Fayetteville during the Second World War. Howard DGA-18K details
Stinson S Junior
From the Golden Age of Aviation. In April 1928, the first of the Junior series rolled of the assembly line at Stinson Aircraft Corporation's Detroit factory. The SM-2, designed by William Naylor, was the first of a long line of Juniors built by Stinson from 1928 to 1931. Stinson S Junior details
Curtiss-Wright CW-1 Junior
Different to say the least. Born of a pilot's love for a powered glider and a company's desire to capture the light aircraft market, the CW-1 Junior made its first flight in December 1930. Curtiss-Wright CW-1 Junior details
Boeing-Stearman N2S-2 (PT-17)
The plane that trained America's pilots. In the United States, one of the most widely used primary trainers of the Second World War period was the Boeing-Stearman Kaydet. Boeing-Stearman N2S-2 (PT-17) details
Mini-500 Helicopter
Tired of being stuck in traffic? With a Mini-500 you could just be lifted above all that hustle and bustle and land in the front yard of your destination. Sounds like fun, huh? Mini-500 details.
Bell UH-1H Huey Helicopter
The UH-1, or Huey, is one of the most recognized aircraft of the Vietnam era. This chopper had a wide variety of uses ranging from medical evacuation to troop transport to gunship. Bell UH-1H helicopter details.
Bell AH-1S Cobra Helicopter
The first modern combat helicopter. In the early 1960s, the Bell Company invited U.S. Army officials to view a mock-up of a new combat helicopter. Bell AH-1S Cobra Helicopter details
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
From Yankee Station to the Blue Angels. Designed as the jet-age successor to the AD-1 Skyraider, the Douglas Aircraft engineers took a hard look at the growing cost and complexity of modern fighters. Douglas A-4 Skyhawk details
Aeronca L-16
The first forward observer. The use of light aircraft as the eyes of the army is as old as the airplane itself; however, at the outset of the Second World War it was still an unorthodox role. Aeronca L-16 details
Globe Swift
Living up to its name. Built in 1946, the Globe Swift was first produced to take advantage of the post-Second World War demand for personal aircraft with fighter performance. The original design, the Swift GC-1, was approved in 1942 but not put into production until after the war. Globe Swift details
American Eagle Eaglet Model 230
The $1000 plane. Douglas Webber and Noel Hockaday intended the Eaglet to be a "thousand-dollar" airplane for everyman. The prototype utilized a 25-horsepower Cleone two-stroke engine. American Eagle Eaglet Model 230 details
Douglas DC-3 Cockpit Project
You can help out! The Arkansas Air Museum is currently rebuilding the cockpit portion of one of America's most venerable aircraft, the DC-3. Douglas DC-3 Cockpit Project details
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Like many museums, we rotate our collection. Many of the aircraft that you see at the museum are owned by private collectors. Almost all are still flying and many depart regularly to perform and appear at air shows across the country.
As a result, the lineup is always changing. Please check in with the museum if there is something special you want to see by calling us at 501.521.4947.
A few planes that have been made famous by the Arkansas Air Museum have moved on, but we've kept some of our old pages so that you can fondly remember them from their days in the White Hangar. Here are some of the planes that once resided at the A.A.M. that are no longer based in Fayetteville.
