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T-28 TROJAN History When the United States Air Force set out to replace its aging T-6 Texan trainers, North American was hired to complete the task. What they presented was the Model NA-159 piston-engine trainer; a design that was so successful that it was responsible for gaining a contract for two XT-28 prototypes. After an evaluation of these prototypes and an initial flight on September 26, 1949, the Air Force was so impressed that it ordered production to begin on the newly designated T-28A. The Trojan, as it became known, had a frameless canopy and a Wright R-1300 engine that, when combined, gave it a top speed that often exceeded 280 mph. First orders of 266 planes in 1950 eventually grew to 1,194. After it became evident that the Air Force had found a very successful design, the United Sates Navy and Marine Corps adopted it as well. Two years later, 489 standardized versions (T-28Bs) were ordered by the Navy, mainly differing from the T-28A in its use of the more-powerful Wright R-1820-86 engine. Following this, 299 T-28Cs were produced, which were fitted with an arrester gear for carrier-deck landing training. In 1962, North American began supplying T-28Ds for the counter-insurgency role. Six underwing hard-points were added in order for the aircraft to accept a variety of weapons. The T-28 saw action in both Southeast Asia and North Africa. The attack trainer version of the T-28D was called the AT-28D. France's Sud-Aviation converted over 240 T-28Ds into Fennecs and used them as replacements for their Algerian-based T-6s. Fennecs performed admirably in the close-support, reconnaissance and patrol roles. The T-28's service career, though long, was finally ended by the introduction of the T-34 turboprop trainer, but the T-28 lives on as one of the most popular piston-powered warbirds in the USA, as well as several other countries. |
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Features: -Fiberglass fuselage -Fiberglass Cowling -Fully built up wings and tail covered with Solartex type Fabric and airbrushed with a flat finish -100% Laser cut wooden parts - Also includes: wheels, servo trays, engine mount, fuel tank, decals and all hardware. -Illustrated instruction manual included. -ESM Air up / Air down Retracts with functioning oleos, and aluminum wheels are available! -SIERRA PRECISION RETRACTS SOON TO BE AVAILABLE! Specifications: Wing Span: Approx 80" IMAA LEGAL !!! Lenght: Approx TBA" Flying Weight: Approx TBA lbs Radio: 6 chnl. 8-9 Servos Engine: 1.50 - 1.80 4-cycle Or equivalent 2-cycle Gas Engine: 30cc-40cc * Does not include: retracts, radio, motor, glue, and silicone fuel line |
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ESM T-28 TROJAN TRICYCLE AIR UP/AIR DOWN RETRACTS with AIR TANK, AIR LINE, FITINGS, VALVE AND OLEO STRUTS INCLUDING Alloy Wheels.
ESM LA-7 RETRACT SET WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS combo
Price: add $0.00.00 ETA MID/LATE FEB/MARCH!
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