North American Aviation T-6 Texan

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16 May 2026 · © Unknown

Static display at Moffett Field Museum

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Aircraft

T-6 Texan T6

U.S. Navy/Army Air Corps WWII trainer colors (blue/yellow with striped rudder)

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

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Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Great color and classic plane, but the fence blocks the subject and splits attention with the water tower.

Location

Moffett Field Museum

Moffett Federal Airfield · NUQ/KNUQ

37.4117, -122.0540

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Aviation History

The North American T-6 Texan is one of the most famous advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, Navy, Royal Air Force, and many other air forces from WWII through the 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

A classic warbird with many surviving airframes worldwide, both flying and preserved, though far fewer than at its production peak.

Record Flights

No significant record flights; notable for longevity and worldwide trainer use.

Safety & Events

Many T-6 Texans survive as warbirds and airshow performers; numerous have been involved in airshow incidents, but the type is widely recognized for its solid handling.

Future Outlook

Majority preserved at museums or as active warbirds for historical flights and airshows.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial

Engine

12.81 m

Wingspan

8.84 m

Length

1,175 km

Range

207 km/h

Speed

Pilot instructor (2 seats)

Capacity

2,550 kg

MTOW

3.57 m

Height

600 hp (447 kW)

Thrust

Typically unregulated; pre-ICAO Chapter 1 era

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