Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

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29 Jul 2026 · © Old man

Servicing at Ebbing air base

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Aircraft

T-34 Mentor T-34B

Military trainer-style livery, possible simulated shark mouth nose art

N714PA

Registration

Manufacturer

Beechcraft

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Score: 56.0

Chain-link fence dominates foreground, obscuring aircraft detail and registration.

Location

FSM Airport

Fort Smith Regional Airport · FSM/KFSM

35.3247, -94.3810

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor was a primary trainer aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and Navy from the 1950s through the 1970s. It replaced older trainers and has remained popular in civilian hands after military retirement.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare but not unique; several dozen remain flying mainly in North America with warbird collectors.

Record Flights

Notable for long civilian service after military retirement, used in warbird trainers, and some civilian air racing.

Safety & Events

Some incidents in historic service; generally regarded as a safe, rugged basic trainer. Several airworthy survivors exist with private owners or museums.

Future Outlook

Survivors like N714PA are typically kept flying by warbird enthusiasts or preserved in museums.

Specifications

Continental O-470-13 (common for T-34B), piston engine

Engine

10.01 meters

Wingspan

8.39 meters

Length

1,320 kilometers

Range

305 kilometers per hour

Speed

2 seats (pilot student)

Capacity

1,500 kilograms

MTOW

2.92 meters

Height