Diecast Aircraft Information

MetalWings Diecast Aircraft Reference by Dauntless Aviation

In 1950 a new variant of Texan was being produced, the T-6G. Equipped with a new
variable pitch propeller, increased fuel capacity, better canopy visibility, updated cockpit
layout with improved instruments and avionics as well as a tail wheel to could be
steered. These aircraft were re-manufactured early versions of the T-6. An armed
version of this plane was devised for the Korean War and known as the LT-6G
(nicknamed the Mosquito because of its call-sign and engine sound).

6148 was one of two airborne Tactical Control Squadrons in Korea assigned to conduct
reconnaissance, control air strikes for close support of ground troops and strikes on
enemy targets. “Night Train” was one of the LT-6G aircraft specially built for this mission
with powerful radios, armed with 6 under-wing racks with triple rocket launchers and two .
30 caliber machine gun pods. The 2 squadrons, referred to as “Mosquito” flew 40,354
sorties and lost 33 men and 42 aircraft out of the 97 built.

LT-6G Specifications:

Crew: 2 X pilot, co-pilot radio/operator

Dimensions:
Length: 29 ft (8.84 m)
Wingspan: 42 ft (12.81 m)
Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.57 m)
Wing area: 253.7 ft² (23.6 m²)
Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)

Weights:
Empty weight: 4,158 lb (1,886 kg)
Loaded weight: 5,617 lb (2,548 kg)

Engine:
Powerplant: 1× Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp radial engine, 600 hp (450 kW)
Power/mass: hp/lb (kW/kg)

Performance:
Maximum speed: 208 mph at 5,000 ft (335 km/h at 1,500 m)
Cruise speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Range: 730 miles (1,175 km)
Service ceiling: 24,200 ft (7,400 m)
Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s)

Armament:
6 under-wing racks with triple rocket launchers and two .30 caliber machine gun pods
or light bombs

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA1506
LT-6G "Night Train"
6148 Tactical Control Squadron
(Airborne), LTA-542
Korea 1953

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 opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable

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