North American AT-6 Texan

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North American developed a fabric-covered two-seat trainer known as the BT-9, which led to a metal-skinned version designated the BT-14, and a related type known as the NA-26. The BT-14 was a fixed landing gear aircraft , and it in turn was developed into a more refined version with retractable gear, designated the AT-6. Known as the AT-6 Texan to the USAAF, as the SNJ to the U.S. Navy, and as the Harvard to the Commonwealth air forces, the T-6 was the most universally used military training aircraft of all time. More than 17,000 examples of a number of versions were built, a number of which still fly today. Most all of the U.S. pilots in World War II flew this aircraft at one time in their career.

Type: Two-seat advanced trainer

Crew: 2: Pilot, trainee

Armament: None (though some foreign versions were

armed for close air support roles.

Specifications:

Length: 29.6' 3" (8.99 m)

Height: 11' 9" (3.58 m)

Wing span: 42.25' (12.8 m)

Weight: 5300 lb. (2404 kg) maximum

Propulsion:

No. of Engines: 1

Power plant: Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp

550 hp

Performance:

Range: 750 miles (1207 km)

Speed: 205 mph (330 km/hr)

Ceiling: 21,500 ft (6555 m)


	Classic Combat Aircraft \| home North American AT-6 Texan North American developed a fabric-covered two-seat trainer known as the BT-9, which led to a metal-skinned version designated the BT-14, and a related type known as the NA-26. The BT-14 was a fixed landing gear aircraft , and it in turn was developed into a more refined version with retractable gear, designated the AT-6. Known as the AT-6 Texan to the USAAF, as the SNJ to the U.S. Navy, and as the Harvard to the Commonwealth air forces, the T-6 was the most universally used military training aircraft of all time. More than 17,000 examples of a number of versions were built, a number of which still fly today. Most all of the U.S. pilots in World War II flew this aircraft at one time in their career. Type: Two-seat advanced trainer Crew: 2: Pilot, trainee Armament: None (though some foreign versions were armed for close air support roles. Specifications: Length: 29.6' 3" (8.99 m) Height: 11' 9" (3.58 m) Wing span: 42.25' (12.8 m) Weight: 5300 lb. (2404 kg) maximum Propulsion: No. of Engines: 1 Power plant: Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp 550 hp Performance: Range: 750 miles (1207 km) Speed: 205 mph (330 km/hr) Ceiling: 21,500 ft (6555 m)