Bacon Super T-6
Erle L. Bacon Corporation · United States · first flew 1957 · light aircraft
The Bacon Super T-6 was a North American AT-6F Texan modified in the mid 1950s by the Erle L. Bacon Corporation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane
- Single Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial engine in the nose
- Two-seat trainer derived from the North American T-6 Texan
It was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp, and could optionally carry .30 in machine guns, underwing bomb racks or rocket launchers.
Specifications
- The Bacon Super T-6 has a length of 8.99 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.73 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 362 km/h (225 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The company tried to interest foreign air forces in an upgrade for their T-6 fleets. The aircraft first flew in April 1957.
Variants
Only the single conversion was produced. It was developed from the North American T-6 Texan.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft did not receive sufficient interest for production.
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