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Photo by Dave Flood


This North American SNJ-4 was originally built in 1943. It was delivered to our Wing by truck in many pieces. The restoration is being completed from a number of different SNJs.

Crew Chief: Joe Peppito
SNJ-4 Crew: John Jones; Keith Bailey; Howard Ulm, Alan Nicholson, Alex Ferrasci.

 

 

 

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Specifications (SNJ-4 Texan)

Description:
Manufacturer: North American

Base model: SNJ
Designation: SNJ
Version: -5
Nickname: Texan (Canada/Gt. Britain - Harvard)
Equivalent to: AT-6D AT6DAT-6D
Service: U.S. Navy / Marines
Basic role: Scout trainer
Designation Period: 1939-1948
Crew: Instructor & Pupil

Specifications:

Length: 29' 5" 8.9 m
Height: 11' 8.5" 3.5 m
Wingspan: 42' 0" 12.8 m
Wingarea: 254.0 sq ft 23.5 sq m
Empty Weight: 4,158 lb 1,885 kg
Gross Weight: 5,300 lb 2,403 kg

Propulsion:

No. of Engines: 1
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1
Horsepower: 600

Performance:

Range: 750 miles (1,207 km )
Cruise Speed: 170 mph (273 km/h 147 kt)
Max Speed: 205 mph (330 km/h 178 kt)
Climb: 1,200 ft/min (365 m/min)
Ceiling: 21,500 ft (6,552 m)



 

 
 
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