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1952 AT-6G "Texan"
Manufacturer: North American Aviation, Columbus, Ohio.
Engine: 550-hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 radial piston
Weight: empty 4,158 lbs, max takeoff 5,300 lbs
Wing Span: 42 ft .25 in
Length: 29 ft 6 in
Height: 11 ft 9 in
Max Speed: 205 mph
Ceiling: 21,500 ft
Range: 750 miles
Armament: none
Number built: 17,000+
Airworthy today: 350+
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Notes: Being a two-seat advanced trainer, the Naval version was called the SNJ and incorporated a tail hook for cable arrested carrier landings. The museum's AT-6 was delivered to the USAF on June 11, 1952 to the 3301st Pilot Training Squadron, Columbus AFB, MS. During May of 1955, it was transferred to the 3040th Aircraft Storage Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona. In January of 1957, it was dropped from inventory by transfer to the Mutual Defense Assistance Program, and was then sent to France, where it served in French Algeria during 1957-60. It was then surplused by France in the 1960's. The "Advanced Trainer" 6 was a major trainer of World War II pilots, which took place with a military instructor, after successful training in the Stearman with a civilian instructor.
When you visit the Museum take note of the nose art on the AT-6. The Mosquito is from the Mosquito Squadron that was based in Korea in the 1950's... More Info
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