North American Aviation T-6 Texan (known as SNJ in US Navy service)

01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

A classic North American T-6 Texan, wearing US WWII trainer colors, banks gracefully against the sky — a beloved sight at airshows worldwide.

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Aircraft

T-6 Texan (known as SNJ in US Navy service) SNJ

World War II-era US military, dark olive drab with white star insignia

296066 (partial/likely military serial code on tail)

Registration

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Great vintage aircraft capture! Strong side profile, but it's a bit soft and slightly underexposed in the shadows.

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic WWII-era trainer used by Allied air forces; thousands built and vital to pilot training programs.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare now but hundreds still fly in private hands, especially for historic displays and airshows.

Record Flights

Not known for long-distance records, but widely flown globally in military and later display roles.

Safety & Events

Involved in numerous airshows; rare but notable survivals after accidents due to sturdy construction.

Future Outlook

Most extant airframes are now warbirds or museum pieces.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial engine

Engine

12.81 meters

Wingspan

8.84 meters

Length

1,175 km

Range

208 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot instructor/student)

Capacity

2,404 kg

MTOW

3.57 meters

Height

Not applicable, radial piston (600 hp)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise