Beechcraft NT-34C Mentor
Beechcraft · United States · first flew 1973 · transport aircraft
The NT-34C Mentor is a modified variant of the Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor used by the U.S. Navy for special mission and electronic warfare training duties.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Modified T-34C used for electronic warfare or special-mission training
- Tandem-seat turboprop trainer airframe with added avionics
- U.S. Navy designation for specialised NT-34C variant
Externally nearly identical to a standard T-34C — tandem bubble canopy, low wing, single turboprop — any differences are in avionics fits not visible externally.
Specifications
- The Beechcraft NT-34C Mentor has a length of 8.75 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.16 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 396 km/h (246 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The T-34C entered U.S. Navy service in 1977 as the standard primary trainer; specific airframes were modified to NT-34C standard for test, evaluation, and specialised training tasks distinct from the primary training role.
Variants
The NT-34C is a small sub-fleet of modified T-34C airframes; the baseline T-34C remains the main variant operated by the U.S. Navy and numerous export operators.
Where you'll see it
U.S. Navy operated; the NT prefix denotes a permanently modified aircraft removed from the standard training inventory.
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- Beechcraft T-34C-1 Turbo Mentor
- T-34C Turbo-Mentor
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- British Aerospace Jetstream T.1
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