Diecast Aircraft Information

MetalWings Diecast Aircraft Reference by Dauntless Aviation

True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted unique scheme
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Canopy open or closed option
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA1503
T-6G Texan, Aeronautica Militare
Accademia Aeronautica
Napoli, 1955 'AA+56'

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES NOT
THE RETAIL VERSION

In 1949 Italy joined NATO and this made it possible for the new Aeronautica Militare
Italiana to modernize its forces. Early in the 1950s an Italian Air Force Basic Flying
School was formed in the Naples area and the training aircraft of choice was the North
American Aviation T-6G Texan painted in camouflage orange. An AA+ marking on the
aircraft was the designator for the Napoli school. By 1962 jet aircraft were the standard
of most air forces and the Italian made Aermacchi MB326 jet trainer was replacing the
Texan.

Specifications

Manufacturer: North American Aviation
Purpose: Advanced Trainer
Powerplant: 600 HP Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN-1
Length: 29 ft. 6 in.
Wing Span: 42 ft.
Height: 11 ft. 9 in.
Maximum Speed: 205 MPH
Cruising Speed: 170 MPH
Service Ceiling: 21, 500 ft.
Range: 750 mi.
Weight: Empty 4,158 lb. / Maximum 5,300 lb.
Average Fuel Consumption: 30 GPH
Armament: Allowance made for 1 x 0.30 in. (7.62 mm)
Machine Gun

Italian Air Force Coat
of Arms

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