T-6G Texan
Military History
The T-6 Texan, built by North American Aviation, was designed as an advanced trainer. It was intended to be a transition between basic trainers and first-line tactical aircraft. The T-6 was used to train most of the Allied pilots that flew in World War II. It is known by a variety of different names, depending on who operated it. The USAAC called it the 'AT-6', The USN called it the 'SNJ', and the RAF called it the 'Harvard'.
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T-6G-NA - Constr #: 168-092 - Serial No: 49-2988 (U.S. Air Force)
The known history of this aircraft is listed below.
| Date | Squadron | Squadron Name | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| .... | Original AT-6 model, manufacture date, location, and history unknown | ||
| 1950 Jul 13 | Re-Manufactured as T-6G | Downey, CA | |
| 1950 Jul 24 | 3565th Basic Pilot Training Wing | (Air Training Command) | James Connally AFB, TX |
| 1951 Nov | 3306th Pilot Training Squadron | (Air Training Command) | Bainbridge AFB, GA |
| 1955 Aug | 3040th Aircraft Storage Squadron | (Air Material Command) | Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ |
| 1956 Jan | Dropped from Inventory as surplus | ||
| .... | .... | ||
| 1976 | Civilian Ownership - Washington | ||
| 1988 | Civilian Ownership - Iowa | ||
| 1989 - 1995 | Civilian Ownership - California | ||
| 1996 - 2003 | Civilian Ownership - Washington | ||
| 2006 Mar 21 | Warbird Heritage Foundation |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Manufacturer: | North American Aviation, Inc. |
| Model: | T-6G-NA |
| Year Built: | 1950 |
| Constr # / Plant: | 168-092 / Downey, CA |
| Serial No: | 49-2988 (U.S. Air Force) |
| N-Number: | N584M |
| Engines: | One |
| Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Radial Piston | |
| 29 ft. 8 in. | |
| Length: | 11 ft. 9 in. |
| Height: | 42 ft. .25 in. |
| Wingspan: | Empty: 4,158 lbs. |
| Weight: | Max Takeoff: 5,300 lbs. |
| Range: 750 miles | |
| Performance: | Ceiling: 21,500 ft |
| Max Speed: 295 MPH |
GALLERY
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AVAILABILITY
Our T-6G Texan is available for airshows and special events. For additional information, please contact us!