North American T-6 Texan (SNJ variant)

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North American SNJ-2 Texan in spirited airshow livery, taxiing after a performance at a summer air event.

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Aircraft

T-6 Texan (SNJ variant) SNJ

Airshow team patriotic/warbird livery

N62373

Registration

Manufacturer

North American

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Retro Wings, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Prop to Jet

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Classic warbird in sharp profile, well-framed with patriotic livery; slight heat haze on the background but strong foreground clarity.

Location

Republic Airport

FRG/KFRG

40.7286, -73.4143

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Republic Airport FRG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most prolific WWII-era advanced trainers, used by USAAF and US Navy; called the \'pilot maker.\' This particular example is part of the well-known Skytypers airshow team.

Fleet Rarity

One of several dozen T-6/SNJ Texans still actively flown for airshows, warbirds, and display flights.

Record Flights

No major record flights, but notable for aerobatic displays and skywriting performances.

Safety & Events

The T-6 family has a strong safety record as a trainer, though involved in some airshow/flying incidents over the decades.

Future Outlook

Likely to be preserved and flown for heritage/airshow purposes; warbird aircraft are highly collectible.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial

Engine

12.8 m

Wingspan

8.84 m

Length

1,175 km

Range

207 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

2,404 kg

MTOW

3.57 m

Height

600 hp (engine power; not jet thrust)

Thrust

Approximately 100 dB at takeoff; predates ICAO standards

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