T-28B Trojan
Military History
Designed by North American Aviation as a replacement for the T-6 Texan, the T-28 Trojan entered production in 1950. There were three versions of this trainer aircraft that were initially produced by NAA. The AIr Force version (T-28A) was powered by an 800 hp engine. The Navy and Marine Corps version (T-28B) was powered by a 1,425 hp engine. A T-28C was created with the larger engine and a tailhook to allow it to be used for carrier training. When production ended in 1957, a total of 1,948 of the three versions had been built.
Beginning in 1962, the AIr Force began modifying T-28A's into T-28D Nomad tactical fighter-bombers. The T-28D had the larger engine and other modifications. The T-28D proved to be very effective in counter-insurgency warfare and close air support in the Vietnam war, and was used by both U.S. forces and the South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF).
The T-28 was used by the various branches of the U.S. Military from 1950 into the 1970's
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T-2B - Constr #: 310-030 - BuNo: 155235 (U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps)
The known history of this aircraft is listed below.
| Date | Squadron | Squadron Name | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Nov 14 | Manufactured | Columbus, OH | |
| 1955 Nov 29 | O&R | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1955 Dec 2 | NAS Barin Field, AL | ||
| 1958 May 23 | O&R | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1958 Jun 10 | Storage | NAF Litchfield Park, AZ | |
| 1959 Mar 20 | O&R | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1959 Jun 15 | NAS Whiting Field, FL | ||
| 1960 Mar 31 | Traron Two | NAS Whiting Field, FL | |
| 1962 Feb 27 | O&R | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1962 May 30 | NAS Pensacola, FL | ||
| 1962 Jun 15 | Traron Three | NAS Whiting Field, FL | |
| 1964 Jun 28 | NAS Pensacola, FL | ||
| 1964 Nov 29 | O&R | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1965 Jul 1 | Traron Two | NAS Whiting Field, FL | |
| 1968 Jun 20 | NARF | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1968 Nov 27 | NAS Pensacola, FL -Overhaul | ||
| 1968 Dec 5 | Traron Two | NAS Whiting Field, FL | |
| 1972 Feb 4 | NARF | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1972 May 17 | Traron Two | NAS Whiting Field, FL | |
| 1975 Dec 16 | NARF | NAS Pensacola, FL | |
| 1980 May 13 | Stricken from Inventory Code 1 - Damage | Hrs Flown: 11,418 Landings: 2,161 | |
| .... | .... | ||
| 1997 May | Civilian Ownership - Illinois | ||
| 2003 Dec | Warbird Heritage Foundation | ||
| 2017 Dec | Sold | Courtesy Aircraft Sales |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Manufacturer: | North American Aviation, Inc. |
| Model: | T-28B |
| Year Built: | 1955 |
| Constr # / Plant: | 200-431 / Columbus, OH |
| BuNo: | 138360 (U.S. Navy) |
| N-Number: | N73MG |
| Engines: | One |
| Wright Cyclone R-1820-86 radial piston | |
| 1,425 HP | |
| Length: | 33 ft. |
| Height: | 12 ft. 8 in. |
| Wingspan: | 40 ft. 1 in. |
| Weight: | Empty: 6,424 lbs. |
| Max Takeoff: 8,500 lbs. | |
| Performance: | Range: 1,060 miles |
| Ceiling: 35,500 ft. | |
| Max Speed: 343 MPH |
GALLERY
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AVAILABILITY
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