North American T28A Trojan. Designed to replace the World War II era T-6 trainer, the T-28 possessed higher performance than its forerunner and was easier to maintain. Also, the Trojan's tricycle landing gear taught pilots to take off and land in the same fashion as the high-performance aircraft they were training to fly.
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Engine: Wright R-1300 of 800 hp
Maximum speed: 283 mph
Cruising speed: 190 mph
Range: 1,000 miles
Ceiling: 25,200 ft.
Span: 40 ft. 7 in.
Length: 32 ft.
Height: 12 ft. 8 in.
Weight: 7,812 lbs. without external load
Serial number: 49-1494