North American Aviation T-6 Texan

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26 Mar 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

Landed for KLHV annual Fly-in

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Aircraft

T-6 Texan SNJ-5

USAAF trainer scheme, polished bare metal with WWII insignia

N69158

Registration

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

Cannon EOS RP 100-400 mm

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

3 badges earned

Location

By tower

William T. Piper Memorial Airport · LHV/KLHV · Runway 27R

41.1356, -77.4223

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William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Airport

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Aviation History

The North American T-6 Texan was one of the most important Allied advanced trainers during WWII, used by the US and many other countries; designated SNJ by the US Navy and Harvard in Commonwealth service.

Fleet Rarity

Several hundred restored and flying, but out of mass production since 1950s; moderately rare as an airworthy example.

Record Flights

No notable modern records, but has appeared in airshows worldwide; some airframes used for Reno Air Races.

Safety & Events

Used as a WWII trainer; commonly flies at airshows and flyovers; some accidents due to age but a robust legacy.

Future Outlook

Still flying in civilian hands and preserved in many museums.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial

Engine

12.8 meters

Wingspan

8.8 meters

Length

1,175 km

Range

207 km/h

Speed

2 passengers (tandem military trainer configuration)

Capacity

2,550 kg

MTOW

3.6 meters

Height

600 hp (447 kW) (engine power, not thrust)

Thrust

Not rated by modern ICAO standards (vintage aircraft)

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