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T-28B Trojan

Military History

Designed by North American Aviation as a replacement for the T-6 Texan, the T-28 Trojan entered production in 1950. There were three versions of this trainer aircraft that were initially produced by NAA. The AIr Force version (T-28A) was powered by an 800 hp engine. The Navy and Marine Corps version (T-28B) was powered by a 1,425 hp engine. A T-28C was created with the larger engine and a tailhook to allow it to be used for carrier training. When production ended in 1957, a total of 1,948 of the three versions had been built.

Beginning in 1962, the AIr Force began modifying T-28A's into T-28D Nomad tactical fighter-bombers. The T-28D had the larger engine and other modifications. The T-28D proved to be very effective in counter-insurgency warfare and close air support in the Vietnam war, and was used by both U.S. forces and the South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF).

The T-28 was used by the various branches of the U.S. Military from 1950 into the 1970's

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T-2B - Constr #: 310-030 - BuNo: 155235 (U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps)

The known history of this aircraft is listed below.

DateSquadronSquadron NameLocation
1955 Nov 14ManufacturedColumbus, OH
1955 Nov 29O&RNAS Pensacola, FL
1955 Dec 2NAS Barin Field, AL
1958 May 23O&RNAS Pensacola, FL
1958 Jun 10StorageNAF Litchfield Park, AZ
1959 Mar 20O&RNAS Pensacola, FL
1959 Jun 15NAS Whiting Field, FL
1960 Mar 31Traron TwoNAS Whiting Field, FL
1962 Feb 27O&RNAS Pensacola, FL
1962 May 30NAS Pensacola, FL
1962 Jun 15Traron ThreeNAS Whiting Field, FL
1964 Jun 28NAS Pensacola, FL
1964 Nov 29O&RNAS Pensacola, FL
1965 Jul 1Traron TwoNAS Whiting Field, FL
1968 Jun 20NARFNAS Pensacola, FL
1968 Nov 27NAS Pensacola, FL -Overhaul
1968 Dec 5Traron TwoNAS Whiting Field, FL
1972 Feb 4NARFNAS Pensacola, FL
1972 May 17Traron TwoNAS Whiting Field, FL
1975 Dec 16NARFNAS Pensacola, FL
1980 May 13Stricken from Inventory
Code 1 - Damage
Hrs Flown: 11,418
Landings: 2,161
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1997 MayCivilian Ownership - Illinois
2003 DecWarbird Heritage Foundation
2017 DecSoldCourtesy Aircraft Sales

SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer:North American Aviation, Inc.
Model:T-28B
Year Built:1955
Constr # / Plant:200-431 / Columbus, OH
BuNo:138360 (U.S. Navy)
N-Number:N73MG
Engines:One
Wright Cyclone R-1820-86 radial piston
1,425 HP
Length:33 ft.
Height:12 ft. 8 in.
Wingspan:40 ft. 1 in.
Weight:Empty: 6,424 lbs.
Max Takeoff: 8,500 lbs.
Performance:Range: 1,060 miles
Ceiling: 35,500 ft.
Max Speed: 343 MPH

GALLERY

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In-Flight Photos
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T-28B Trojan

Exterior and Interior Photos
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T-28B Trojan

Maintenance Photos
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T-28B Trojan

AVAILABILITY

Our T-28B Trojan is available for airshows and special events. For additional information, please contact us!