Overview
Despite its trainer origins, the single-engine twin-seat North American T-28 Trojan was successfully used as a combat platform for a time.
Despite its trainer origins, the single-engine twin-seat North American T-28 Trojan was successfully used as a combat platform for a time.
YEAR: 1949
MANUFACTURER(S): North American Aviation - USA
PRODUCTION: 2,232
OPERATORS: Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Republic of the Congo; Cuba; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Ethiopia; France; Honduras; Japan; Laos; Mexico; Morocco; Nicaragua; Philippines; South Korea; Saudi Arabia; South Vietnam; Tunisia; Taiwan; Thailand; United States; Uruguay; Vietnam; Zaire
Technical Specifications
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the North American T-28D Trojan model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the North American T-28D Trojan model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 2
POWER: 1 x Wright R-1820-86 Cyclone radial piston engine developing 1,425 horsepower.
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Armament
OPTIONAL:
Conventional bombs, rockets, machine gun pods (7.62mm or 12.7mm calibers), 20mm cannon pods or napalm as required across two or six underwing pylons.
OPTIONAL:
Conventional bombs, rockets, machine gun pods (7.62mm or 12.7mm calibers), 20mm cannon pods or napalm as required across two or six underwing pylons.
Variants / Models
• XT-28 - Prototype; 2 examples produced.
• T-28A - USAF Trainer; fitted with Wright R-1300-7 radial piston engine of 800 horsepower; 1,194 examples produced.
• T-28B - US Navy Trainer; fitted with Wright R-1820-9 radial piston engine of 1,425 horsepower; 489 examples produced.
• T-28C - US Navy Trainer; based on T-28B production models; smaller radius propeller blade; tailhook implemented for carrier landings; 266 examples produced.
• T-28D "Nomad" - T-28A production models converted to counter-insurgency role; fitting engines of the B- and C-models; six underwing hardpoints for external store; 393 A-models converted as such.
• AT-28D - USAF attack trainer variant.
• Fennec - USAF T-28A conversion models for France; conversion handled by Sud-Aviation.
• T-28R-1 "Nomair" - USAF T-28 conversion models for Brazilian Navy.
• T-28R-2 "Nomair" - USAF T-28 conversion models for civilian use.
• Nomad Mark I - Civilian USAF T-28A conversion models; fitted with Wright R-1820-56S powerplant.
• Nomad Mark II - Civilian USAF T-28A conversion models; fitted with Wright R-1820-76A powerplant.
• XT-28 - Prototype; 2 examples produced.
• T-28A - USAF Trainer; fitted with Wright R-1300-7 radial piston engine of 800 horsepower; 1,194 examples produced.
• T-28B - US Navy Trainer; fitted with Wright R-1820-9 radial piston engine of 1,425 horsepower; 489 examples produced.
• T-28C - US Navy Trainer; based on T-28B production models; smaller radius propeller blade; tailhook implemented for carrier landings; 266 examples produced.
• T-28D "Nomad" - T-28A production models converted to counter-insurgency role; fitting engines of the B- and C-models; six underwing hardpoints for external store; 393 A-models converted as such.
• AT-28D - USAF attack trainer variant.
• Fennec - USAF T-28A conversion models for France; conversion handled by Sud-Aviation.
• T-28R-1 "Nomair" - USAF T-28 conversion models for Brazilian Navy.
• T-28R-2 "Nomair" - USAF T-28 conversion models for civilian use.
• Nomad Mark I - Civilian USAF T-28A conversion models; fitted with Wright R-1820-56S powerplant.
• Nomad Mark II - Civilian USAF T-28A conversion models; fitted with Wright R-1820-76A powerplant.
Media
Our Data Modules allow for quick visual reference when comparing a single entry against contemporary designs. Areas covered include general ratings, speed assessments, and relative ranges based on distances between major cities.
Relative Maximum Speed
Hi: 400mph
Lo: 200mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (343mph).
Graph average of 300 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
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Aviation Era
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Unit Production (2,232)
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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