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North American Harvard / T-6D Texan

The North American T-6 Texan made its first flight in 1937. It is a two seat trainer used to train Allied Airmen during WW II. More than 14.000 were made, of these approx. 1.800 were built in Canada by Noorduyn Aviation Company. The original name was Texan, but the aircraft was delivered to Canada and England where the plane got the name Harvard. After WW II Harvards were delivered to nearly 50 different countries as a trainer. The Danish Air Force in 1946 bought ten Harvard IIb from RAF and in 1949 further five Harvards IIA. In 1950 fifty Texans T-6D were delivered as weapon aid from USA. The Harvard served with RDAF until 1961 when the aircraft were phased out. The Harvard number 306 (ex RAF FH 114, USAF 42-12501) was donated to the museum in 1978. The aircraft need some restoration before it will be on public view. It is the intention of the museum to bring the Havard in flying condition again.

"Harvard" Specifications
Wingspan12.81 m
Empty Weight1.886 kg
Gross Weight2.540 kg
Cruising speed272 km/h
Max. Speed331 km/h
Ceiling6.550 m
Range1.100 km
Engine550 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1