North American Aviation T-6 Texan (Harvard in Commonwealth service)

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This aircraft is a North American T-6 Texan also known as the Harvard in British commonwealth air forces

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North American Aviation T-6 Texan (SNJ/Harvard/Texan)

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

Aircraft

T-6 Texan (Harvard in Commonwealth service) AT6

Bright yellow training livery with US insignia, typical of WWII primary trainers

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Bright, sharp profile of the yellow warbird; slight background overlap with another aircraft is a minor distraction.

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Aviation History

Iconic WWII advanced trainer, used by USAAF, US Navy, RAF and many allies. Nicknamed \'Pilot Maker.\' Over 15,000 built.

Fleet Rarity

Becoming rarer but many preserved and airworthy, especially at vintage airshows.

Record Flights

No ultra-long-range records, but known for aerobatics and as a warbird; used postwar for advanced training.

Safety & Events

Many notable alumni, appearances in airshows and movies. Notable for very forgiving handling with some training incidents due to tailwheel design.

Future Outlook

Most remaining airframes are privately owned, in museums, or flying at airshows.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial

Engine

12.81 m

Wingspan

8.84 m

Length

1,175 km

Range

208 km/h

Speed

2 (student and instructor)

Capacity

2,550 kg

MTOW

3.58 m

Height

No direct thrust rating; 600 hp (450 kW) piston engine

Thrust

83-90 dBA (typical for piston trainers of era; no ICAO rating)

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