North American A-27

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The North American NA-69, an attack version of the T-6 Texan, was ordered by Thailand as a light attack aircraft. The final ten aircraft of the order were impressed by the USAAC as A-27s to keep them out of Japanese hands.

Assigned to Nichols Field in the Philippines, all A-27s were destroyed in the opening days of World War II.

[edit] North American A-27 ()

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 2
• Length: 29ft 0in ()
• Wingspan: 42ft 0in ()
• Height: 12ft 2in ()
• Max takeoff weight: 6,730lb ()
• Powerplant: 1× Wright R-1820 Radial, 785hp ()

Performance

• Maximum speed: 250mph
• Range: 800 miles ()
• Service ceiling: 28,000 ft ()

Avionics

[edit] Operators

• United States
  • United States Army Air Corps