Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Propeller Powered) HA1505 T-6G Texan, Escadrille EALA 13/72 114-440 Armee de L'Air Ain Oussera (Algeria) 1961
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In an effort by Algeria to gain independence from France a war started in 1954 and lasted
until 1962 when independence was granted. During the fighting France acquired some
700 North American T-6Gs with 300 modified planes being shipped to the Escadrilles d’
Aviation Légère d’Appui (EALA a section of the French Air Force) in Algeria. They could
carry four 7.5 MAC. AA 52 machine guns in nacelles, two 7.5mm rocket pods, a 100-litre
napalm tank, four 10kg bombs or six T.10 rockets. These planes served for 20 years.
T-6G Specifications
Manufacturer: North American Aviation
Purpose: Originally an Advanced Trainer
Powerplant: 600 HP Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Maximum Speed: 205 MPH Cruising Speed: 170 MPH Service Ceiling: 21, 500 ft.
Range: 750 mi. Length: 29 ft. 6 in. Wing Span: 42 ft. Height: 11 ft. 9 in.
Weight: Empty 4,158 lb. / Maximum 5,300 lb. Average Fuel Consumption: 30 GPH
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Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Display stand included.
Option to display model with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable
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