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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA1505
T-6G Texan, Escadrille EALA 13/72 114-440
Armee de L'Air Ain Oussera (Algeria) 1961

In an effort by Algeria to gain independence from France a war started in 1954 and lasted
until 1962 when independence was granted. During the fighting France acquired some
700 North American T-6Gs with 300 modified planes being shipped to the Escadrilles d’
Aviation Légère d’Appui (EALA a section of the French Air Force) in Algeria. They could
carry four 7.5 MAC. AA 52 machine guns in nacelles, two 7.5mm rocket pods, a 100-litre
napalm tank, four 10kg bombs or six T.10 rockets. These planes served for 20 years.

T-6G Specifications

Manufacturer: North American Aviation

Purpose: Originally an Advanced Trainer

Powerplant: 600 HP Pratt and Whitney
R-1340-AN-1
Maximum Speed: 205 MPH
Cruising Speed: 170 MPH
Service Ceiling: 21, 500 ft.

Range: 750 mi.
Length: 29 ft. 6 in.
Wing Span: 42 ft.
Height: 11 ft. 9 in.

Weight: Empty 4,158 lb. / Maximum 5,300 lb.
Average Fuel Consumption: 30 GPH

Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Display stand included.
Option to display model with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable

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