In 1950 a new variant of Texan was being produced, the T-6G. Equipped with a new variable pitch
propeller, increased fuel capacity, better canopy visibility, updated cockpit layout with improved
instruments and avionics as well as a tail wheel to could be steered. These aircraft were re-manufactured
early versions of the T-6. An armed version of this plane was devised for the Korean War and known as
the LT-6G (nicknamed the Mosquito because of its call-sign and engine sound).
6148 was one of two airborne Tactical Control Squadrons in Korea assigned to conduct reconnaissance,
control air strikes for close support of ground troops and strikes on enemy targets. “Night Train” was one
of the LT-6G aircraft specially built for this mission with powerful radios, armed with 6 under-wing racks
with triple rocket launchers and two .30 caliber machine gun pods. The 2 squadrons, referred to as
“Mosquito” flew 40,354 sorties and lost 33 men and 42 aircraft out of the 97 built.
propeller, increased fuel capacity, better canopy visibility, updated cockpit layout with improved
instruments and avionics as well as a tail wheel to could be steered. These aircraft were re-manufactured
early versions of the T-6. An armed version of this plane was devised for the Korean War and known as
the LT-6G (nicknamed the Mosquito because of its call-sign and engine sound).
6148 was one of two airborne Tactical Control Squadrons in Korea assigned to conduct reconnaissance,
control air strikes for close support of ground troops and strikes on enemy targets. “Night Train” was one
of the LT-6G aircraft specially built for this mission with powerful radios, armed with 6 under-wing racks
with triple rocket launchers and two .30 caliber machine gun pods. The 2 squadrons, referred to as
“Mosquito” flew 40,354 sorties and lost 33 men and 42 aircraft out of the 97 built.
| LT-6G Specifications: Crew: 2 X pilot, co-pilot radio/operator Dimensions: Length: 29 ft (8.84 m) Wingspan: 42 ft (12.81 m) Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.57 m) Wing area: 253.7 ft² (23.6 m²) Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²) Weights: Empty weight: 4,158 lb (1,886 kg) Loaded weight: 5,617 lb (2,548 kg) Engine: Powerplant: 1× Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp radial engine, 600 hp (450 kW) Power/mass: hp/lb (kW/kg) Performance: Maximum speed: 208 mph at 5,000 ft (335 km/h at 1,500 m) Cruise speed: 145 mph (233 km/h) Range: 730 miles (1,175 km) Service ceiling: 24,200 ft (7,400 m) Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s) Armament: 6 under-wing racks with triple rocket launchers and two .30 caliber machine gun pods or light bombs |
| HOBBY MASTER COLLECTOR |
| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Propeller Powered) HA1506 - LT-6G "Night Train", 6148 Tactical Control Squadron (Airborne), LTA-542, Korea 1953 |
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 FINAL PRODUCT
PICTURES NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT
| Picture of 5 inch Mosquito patch is courtesy of Pete's Collectibles he is giving one away with each purchase of this model |