Technical Specifications
- Max Speed: 243 KIAS
- Cruising Speed: 173 KIAS
- Range: 375 NM
- Service Ceiling: 13,500
- Wingspan: 32.8 feet
- Length: 25.9 feet
- Height: 9.6 feet
- Weight: 2950 lbs
Armament
none
Engine
Original: Continental O-470-13 with 225 HP - Current: Continental IO-520 with GAMI injectors with 285 HP (N168AF)
General Information
This aircraft was developed from the Beechcraft Model 45, as an interim trainer between T-6s and later jet trainers. Designated YT-34 by the Air Force, in March of 1950, three of these planes were tested and ultimately selected to be the Air Force’s primary trainer. In 1953, the plane was redesignated the T-34A Mentor and went into production. Beech built 350 planes for the USAF and 100 more were built by Canadian Car and Foundry, in Montreal. The Navy also ordered the Model T-34B. 423 were delivered before production was halted due to the need for a jet trainer. In 1973, the T-34C Turbo Mentor was developed as a trainer for the Navy.
Specific Information
Heritage Flight Museum owns and operates three T-34’s; N168AF, N268AF, N34MT