North American SNJ-5 Advanced Trainer
This two-person aircraft was used in the final stages of pilot training in all branches of the U.S. military in World War II. It was known as the SNJ in the Navy, the T-6 Texan in the Air Force, and the Harvard in the RAF. Air Group One's SNJ is affectionately nicknamed "Sassy," and used to wear tan and green British camouflage markings (complete with sharkmouth!).
The aircraft underwent an engine replacement and is now brought back to flying status. More recently, her renovation included a new paint job in this airframe's authentic U.S. Navy paint scheme, as she originally appeared during WWII.
SNJ "Sassy" as she was under restoration. Note the removed cowling
pieces (with sharkmouth) nearby on the floor.
The new paint job from the front....
...and from the rear.
| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Type: | Two-seat advanced trainer | ||
| Crew:* | Pilot, Co-pilot | ||
| Armament: | None (Some foreign countries armed the plane for close air support.) | ||
DIMENSIONS |
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| Span:* | 42 feet. 1/4 inch | ||
| Length:* | 28 feet. 11-7/8 inches | ||
| Height: | 11 feet. 9 inches | ||
| Empty Weight: | 4,158 lbs. | ||
| Max. Takeoff Weight: | 5,300 lbs. | ||
PROPULSION |
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| Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant:* | Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1, 550 horsepower, air-cooled | ||
PERFORMANCE |
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| Range: | 750 miles | ||
| Cruise Speed: | 170 mph | ||
| Max.Speed:* | 205 mph at 5,000 feet | ||
| Ceiling: | 21,500 | ||
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