What engine did the Harvard have?

It had fixed landing gear, a tandem, two seat open cockpit and power was provided by an un-cowled, nine cylinder 400 hp Wright R-975 Whirlwind radial engine driving a two-blade propeller.

What is a Harvard plane?

The North American Aviation T-6 Texan, otherwise known by the RAF as the Harvard, is an iconic aeroplane used by Air Forces around the world as a fighter pilot trainer.

Who made the Harvard aircraft?

Canadian Car & Foundry
The Museum’s Harvard Mk. IV was built by Canadian Car & Foundry, Thunder Bay, Ontario in late 1951. The aircraft saw service at four RCAF flying schools across the nation until it was sold to a civilian owner in 1965.

What is the Canadian equivalent of Harvard?

Montreal university
The Montreal university is often touted as the “Harvard of Canada,” but has slipped in world rankings in recent years. It falls at number forty-three in the U.S. News release.

Does a T 6b have ejection seats?

The T-6 aircraft-built by Hawker Beechcraft Aircraft Company is a derivative of the Swiss Pilatus PC-9 aircraft with a Pratt & Whitney PT-6A-68 engine, Martin-Baker ejection seats, cockpit pressurization, and an onboard oxygen-generating system.

Who makes T-6 Texans?

Beechcraft
Hawker BeechcraftTextron Aviation
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II/Manufacturers

What’s the climb rate of a CT-156 Harvard?

This agile turboprop trainer is the aircraft of choice for the early stages of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program. Boasting an impressive thrust-to-weight ratio, the CT-156 has an initial climb rate of about 1km per minute. It can handle sustained 2G turns at an altitude of 7,500 metres.

When was Bombardier CT-156 used by Canadian Forces?

One of a flight of 5 CT-156s at Edmonton City Airport on 30 September 2006. Owned by Bombardier Aerospace Defence Services, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Owned by Bombardier Aerospace Defence Services, leased to Canadian Forces.

What kind of plane is the Harvard II?

Canada’s student pilots prove their mettle in the CT-156 Harvard II. This agile turboprop trainer is the aircraft of choice for the early stages of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program. Boasting an impressive thrust-to-weight ratio, the CT-156 has an initial climb rate of about 1km per minute.

What kind of aircraft is the CT-114 Tutor?

The CT-114 Tutor is a single-engine turbojet-powered trainer aircraft. It was purpose-designed for the training role, and possesses numerous favourable qualities, including a high level of reliability and favourable operating economics.