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USAF T-6A Texan II training aircraft seen taxying on a sunny ramp day—a classic sight in American pilot schools.
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Spotter's notes
The T-6A is the main trainer for Air Force and Navy pilots, with the distinctive tandem cockpit, single turboprop, and bubble canopy. The tail code 'CB' indicates Columbus AFB, Mississippi.
Aircraft identity
Registration
AF 5541 (serial 05-5541)
ICAO Type
T-6A
Model
T-6A Texan II
Manufacturer
Beechcraft (Raytheon)
Airline
United States Air Force
Livery
U.S. Air Force standard training colors
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68
Thrust
1,100 shp (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan
10.2 meters
Length
10.16 meters
Height
3.25 meters
MTOW
2,948 kilograms
Range
1,667 kilometers
Capacity
2 (crew: trainee and instructor)
Cruise Speed
500 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not rated under ICAO standards (military aircraft); noise level approx. 93 dB at takeoff