North American T-6G Texan - AMC, McClellan, CA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The North American Texan began service as the AT-6, an advanced trainer during WW II, and served with the US Army Air Force, US Navy and Royal Canadian Air Forces, where it was known as the 'Harvard'. Introduced in 1938, a total of 15,495 Texans were built during the war years, with 10,057 AT-6s going to the USAAF. In 1948 the aircraft was designated by the USAF as the T-6, where it was serving as the primary trainer for aviation students. During the Korean War, the aircraft saw service as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) craft, carrying smoke-rockets under the wing for marking targets for fighter-bombers. After WW II many of the aircraft were overhauled and upgraded to the T-6G configuration, which included updated avionics and a new canopy that provided better visibility. The T-6 remained in USAF service until 1955.

T-6G s/n 51-15124 was re-manufactured and delivered with its new serial number to the Air Force on 9 October 1952 at the North American Aviation plant, Columbus, OH. It was assigned to the 3545th Pilot Training Wing (ATC), Goodfellow AFB, TX, on 10 October 1952. On 24 January 1953 it was transferred to the 3310th Tactical training Wing, Scott AFB, IL, where it remained until 23 October 1953, when it was transferred to Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. For a brief period it was assigned to the Mobile Air Material Area (AMC), Brookley AFB, AL, before being returned to Davis-Monthan in December 1954. There is no subsequent history of the aircraft in USAF records. The aircraft was acquired at a later date, along with others, from which several T-6 aircraft were made airworthy. 51-15124 contributed its serviceable components and became a display aircraft made up of components from other un-airworthy aircraft. Although complete, it is not restored to flyable condition. It was placed on display in May 1994.

Specifications:
Crew: 2
Power Plant: 1× 600 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp 9-cylinder radial engine
Dimensions:
- Span: 42' 0"
- Length: 29' 0"
- Height: 11' 9"
Weight:
- Empty: 4,158 lb
- Maximum: 5,617 lb
Performance:
- Speed:
- - Max: 205 mph @ 5,000 ft
- - Cruise: 145 mph
- Range: 750 miles
- Ceiling: 21,500 ft
- Climb: 4,500 fpm
Armament:
- Guns: Provision for up to 3× 30-cal machine guns (1 fixed in cowling; 1 fixed in right wing; 1 flexible in rear cockpit

Source: aircraft placard
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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): North American T-6G Texan Tail Number: (S/N): s/n 51-15124 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Located at Aerospace Museum of California, McClellan, CA inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive McClellan, CA 95652 Phone: 916.643.3192 Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. $8.00 Adults $6.00 Senior (65+) $6.00 Youth/Student (13-17) $5.00 Child (6-12) Free Active Military w/ID Free Child 5 & under Free Museum Members Access restrictions: None

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