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 (479) 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.

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 DGZ-18K details.

Stinson S Junior

From the Golden Age of Aviation. In April 1928, the first of the Junior series rolled off the assembly line at Stinson Aircraft Corporation's Detroit factor. 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-Sterman N2S-S (PT-17)

The plan 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-Sterman Kaydet. Boeing-Sterman 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. Sound like fun, eh? 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 1960's, 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 of complexity and 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.

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 479.521.4947. 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.