HISTORY OF THE A T-6 

The North American AT-6/SNJ/Harvard series of aircraft was one of the most universally used aircraft of all time. During World War Two was primarily used for pilot training and was utilized by every Allied nation. Designated the AT-6 by the U.S. Army Air Force, the SNJ by the U.S. Navy and the Harvard by nations of the British empire, the aircraft were built in Inglewood, California and Dallas, Texas.

Post-war the The military history for the AT-6/SNJ/Harvard spans from 1940 until 1996 when the Union of South Africa Air Force became the last to retire their T-6s and Harvards. There were approximately 17,000 of these types of aircraft produced with over 500 still flying as cherished 1,000 surviving T-6s still being flown today by private owners, collectors and museums in the United States and throughout the world.

• Manufacturer: North American Aviation, Inc.
• Wing span: 42 1/2 inches
• Length: 28 feet 11 7/8 inches
• Cruise Speed: 145 mph
• Rate of climb: 1200 Feet per minute
• Engine manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
• Model: R-1340-AN-1
• Engine type: Radial, air cooled
• Number of cylinders: 9
• Blower ratio: 10:1
• Max rated power: 600 bhp / 2250 RPM
• Max continuous power rating: 550bhp / 2200 RPM
• Propeller manufacturer: Hamilton Standard
• Propeller type: 2 blade / constant speed
• Propeller diameter: 8.3 feet
• Fuel capacity: 110.4 gal. (140.4 gal on the G model)
• Oil tank capacity: 10.2 gal