The first T-34s purchased by the Navy were T-34Bs like the one shown here on the USS Lexington. They were piston-powered with modest performance.
In the early 1970s, the B models were phased out in favor of the more powerful turboprop C version that is currently the mainstay of the Navy and Marine Corps primary flight training.
Lexington's T-34B was used by the Navy until recently for recruitment purposes. A number of T-34s were assigned to the Recruiting Command to give prospective aviation officer candidates a taste of flight.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Wingspan - 32' 10"
- Length - 25' 11"
- Gross Weight - 3,000 lbs
- Power Plant - One 225-hp Continental 0-470-4
- Max Speed - 188 mph
This A-4 is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Pensacola, Florida.
Click on a plane to view it's description.
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