North American XSN2J

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XSN2J-1
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RoleTrainer aircraft
National originUnited States
Manufacturer North American Aviation
First flight10 February 1947
StatusCancelled
Primary user United States Navy
Number built2
Developed into T-28 Trojan

The North American XSN2J-1, also known by the company designation NA-142, was developed for the United States Navy by North American Aviation as a replacement for the SNJ Texan as an advanced scout-trainer. [1] Designed in competition with the Fairchild XNQ, the XSN2J-1 first flew on 15 February 1947, two aircraft being evaluated by the Navy. Neither aircraft were considered satisfactory in evaluations; in addition, restrictions on the Navy's budget meant that the aircraft could not be ordered at the time, and the program was cancelled in 1948. [2] The similar T-28 Trojan would later be ordered to fill the Navy's requirement for a new trainer. [2]

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Specifications

Data from [2]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

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Three-view of XSN2J-1

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References

  1. "Trainer is Missing Link". Popular Science . New York: Popular Science Publishing Co. 150 (5): 104. May 1947. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  2. 1 2 3 Johnson, E.R. (18 February 2015). American Military Training Aircraft: Fixed and Rotary-Wing Trainers Since 1916. Lloyd S. Jones. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 302. ISBN   978-0-7864-7094-5 . Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  3. 1 2 3 Bridgman 1948, p. 304c