North American XSN2J-1
North American Aviation · United States · first flew 1944 · light aircraft
The North American XSN2J-1 was a prototype advanced naval trainer developed for the US Navy during World War II. It was designed to prepare pilots for carrier operations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWII-era US Navy advanced trainer prototype
- Low-wing monoplane with tandem seating
- Single prototype — did not enter production
A conventional low-wing monoplane trainer with tandem cockpits and a powerful single piston engine, similar in layout to the North American SNJ/T-6 Texan family.
Specifications
- The North American XSN2J-1 has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 435 km/h (270 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
North American Aviation submitted the XSN2J-1 in the early 1940s as a potential replacement trainer for the US Navy. The prototype flew but was not selected for production, as existing types and the end of the war reduced the urgency for new trainers.
Variants
Only the single XSN2J-1 prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
The XSN2J-1 did not enter service; it remained at the prototype stage.
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