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A beautifully restored North American T-6 Texan, also known as the SNJ-5, in polished bare metal WWII USAAF livery, ready for a flight demonstration.
Big Mike Aviation Photography
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Spotter's notes
Landed for KLHV annual Fly-in
Aircraft identity
Registration
N69158
ICAO Type
SNJ-5
Model
T-6 Texan
Manufacturer
North American Aviation
Livery
USAAF trainer scheme, polished bare metal with WWII insignia
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial
Thrust
600 hp (447 kW) (engine power, not thrust)
Wingspan
12.8 meters
Length
8.8 meters
Height
3.6 meters
MTOW
2,550 kg
Range
1,175 km
Capacity
2 passengers (tandem military trainer configuration)
Cruise Speed
207 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated by modern ICAO standards (vintage aircraft)
Location
Airport Code
LHV/KLHV
Airport Name
William T. Piper Memorial Airport
Runway
27R
Viewing Spot
By tower
Camera
Device
Cannon EOS RP
Lens
100-400 mm