T-34C Turbo-Mentor USN
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- U.S. trainer aircraft
- Propeller-driven aircraft, single engine
- Handcrafted, hand-painted mahogany construction
- Scale: 1/32nd
- Operators: U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, NASA, several others worldwide
- Time in operation: 1953-present
- Post-World War II era
- Manufacturers: Beechcraft
- Length: 10.75 inches
- Wingspan: 12.75 inches
One of a small number of aircraft developed for military service without the promise of a government contract, the T-34 Mentor is still utilized as a trainer by the military forces of several nations, including the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, marking nearly 60 years of service. The T-34 is also favored by a number of civilian aerial demonstration teams and pilots, and it is used by NASA as a chase plane for vehicles too slow for the F-18s normally used. Beechcraft attempted to produce a jet-powered variant for U.S. Military service, but the type was not accepted by either the US Air Force or Navy. However, an upgraded turboprop version known as the T-34C Turbo-Mentor was accepted for U.S. Navy and export use.
With a rakish orange-and-white trainer paint scheme, this model T-34C is detailed to match U.S. Navy trainer Turbo-Mentors to a high degree of accuracy, something that makes this model a prime choice for any collector or enthusiast.
Material
Wood
Weight
2.8 lbs.
Finish
Painted
Year
1948
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
10.75
Branch
Navy
Aircraft
Prop
Wingspan (in.)
12.75
Era
Post-WWII
# of Pieces
1
Scale
11689
