North American XSN2J

The North American XSN2J-1 also known by the company designation NA-142 was developed for the U.S. Navy by North American Aviation as a replacement for the SNJ Texan as an advanced scout-trainer. Designed in competition with the Fairchild XNQ neither aircraft was considered satisfactory in evaluations. However the XSN2J was later developed into the successful T-28 Trojan for the U.S. Air Force.

The North American XSN2J-1, also known by the company designation NA-142, was developed for the U.S. Navy by North American Aviation as a replacement for the SNJ Texan as an advanced scout-trainer.1

Made by North American Aviation.

Developed Into
North American T-28 Trojan
Eng 1 Type
Wright R-1820-78 Cyclone radial
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)
Eng 1 Kw
820
Status
Ceiling M
9144
Number Built
2
Crew
two
pilot and instructor
Primary user
Manufacturer
Ceiling Ft
30000
Max Speed Mph
270
Max Speed Kmh
435
National Origin
United States
Met Or Eng
met
Similar Aircraft
* Fairchild XNQ* T-6 Texan
Eng 1 Hp
1100
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
*T-28 Trojan
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