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T-28 'FENNEC'

North American T-28 'Fennec', Old Warden 2007 - pic by Nigel Key
North American T-28 'Fennec', Old Warden 2007 ©Nigel Key

ROLE
Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft.

FIRST FLIGHT
26 September 1949.

The North American T-28 Trojan was derived from the prototype XT-28 and was designed to replace the T-6 Texan.

In June 1950, the T-28A was sent to Eglin Air Force Base for testing as an advanced trainer by the 3200th Fighter Test Squadron.

The T-28A was fitted with a Wright R-1300 Cyclone engine, producing 800 hp, fitted with a two-bladed propeller.

In 1952, the US Navy requested modifications including an improved engine, producing 1,425 hp fitted with a three-bladed propeller and an airbrake fitted on the belly, the aircraft was then designated T-28B.

After successful trials, the T-28 is fitted with an arrester hook so that it can be used for carrier landing training with the US Navy, the aircraft then being designated T-28C.

A number of T-28A aircraft were modified by installing the T-28B engine with a three-blade propeller, weapon anchor points under the wings and armour for protecting the crew, the aircraft then designated the ‘Fennec’.

PRODUCTION
The North American T-28 Trojan was produced from 1950 to 1957, with 1,948 built.

ENGINE
Wright R-1820-86 Cyclone, producing 1,425 hp.

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ARMAMENT
4,000 lb (1,814 kg) Bomb/Rocket/Gun pod load.

The T-28 was adopted as the primary trainer by the USAF, USN and Marine Corps until it was phased out as a trainer in the early 1960’s.

The T-28 was used by the Republic of Vietnam Air Force supporting Army ground operations during the Vietnam War.

Crew - 1 or 2 (in tandem)
Length - 32ft 10in (10m)
Wingspan - 40ft 0in (12.19m)
Height - 12ft 8in (8.36m)
Empty Weight - 7,750lb (3,515kg)
Max. Weight - 15,600lb (7,075kg)
Max. Speed - 346 mph (554 km/h)
Range - 1,060 miles (1,706km)


PHOTOGRAPHS

North American T-28 'Fennec', Duxford 2007 - pic by Nigel Key North American T-28 'Fennec', Duxford 2007 - pic by Nigel Key North American T-28 'Fennec', Duxford 2007 - pic by Nigel Key
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North American T-28 'Fennec', Old Warden 2007 - pic by Nigel Key North American T-28 'Fennec', Old Warden 2007 - pic by Nigel Key North American T-28 'Fennec', Old Warden 2007 - pic by Nigel Key
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Photos copyright of ©Nigel Key




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