SNJ-5
In the late 1930’s North American Aviation began to deliver the T-6 Texan for the USAAF
and the SNJ version for the USN. The SNJ had to function like the fighters of the day
and be able to carry armament also some had tail hooks (SNJ-5C) to practise carrier
operations. Nicknamed the “Pilot Maker” it is considered the most successful trainer ever
built, estimates are 100,000 U.S. Military pilots flew these aircraft. Known as the Harvard
throughout the British Commonwealth it served in 34 countries with approximately 16,000
planes built.
The SNJ-5’s stationed in Guantanamo Bay Cuba were painted in very colorful schemes
which makes them very easy to distinguish from other planes. The fuselage was a dark
ghost grey, wings fin and tail plane were yellow and the rudder and nose ring were red.
A black anti-glare panel finished this unique paint scheme. These planes were used as
liaison/trainers, meaning multi-purpose. Jobs included artillery spotting, reconnaissance,
transporting personnel, air ambulance and light cargo delivery. It wasn’t until the late
1950’s that the U.S. stopped using these planes.
In the late 1930’s North American Aviation began to deliver the T-6 Texan for the USAAF
and the SNJ version for the USN. The SNJ had to function like the fighters of the day
and be able to carry armament also some had tail hooks (SNJ-5C) to practise carrier
operations. Nicknamed the “Pilot Maker” it is considered the most successful trainer ever
built, estimates are 100,000 U.S. Military pilots flew these aircraft. Known as the Harvard
throughout the British Commonwealth it served in 34 countries with approximately 16,000
planes built.
The SNJ-5’s stationed in Guantanamo Bay Cuba were painted in very colorful schemes
which makes them very easy to distinguish from other planes. The fuselage was a dark
ghost grey, wings fin and tail plane were yellow and the rudder and nose ring were red.
A black anti-glare panel finished this unique paint scheme. These planes were used as
liaison/trainers, meaning multi-purpose. Jobs included artillery spotting, reconnaissance,
transporting personnel, air ambulance and light cargo delivery. It wasn’t until the late
1950’s that the U.S. stopped using these planes.
| Specifications Manufacturer: North American Aviation Purpose: Advanced Trainer Powerplant: 600 HP Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Length: 29 ft. 6 in. Wing Span: 42 ft. Height: 11 ft. 9 in. Maximum Speed: 205 MPH Cruising Speed: 170 MPH Service Ceiling: 21, 500 ft. Range: 750 mi. Weight: Empty 4,158 lb. / Maximum 5,300 lb. Average Fuel Consumption: 30 GPH Armament: Allowance made for 1 x 0.30 in. (7.62 mm) Machine Gun |
| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Propeller Powered) HA1501 SNJ-5 USN NAS Guantanamo, Cuba, 1956 |
True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted unique scheme
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Canopy opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
Professionally painted unique scheme
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Canopy opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES NOT THE RETAIL VERSION |
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