Beechcraft T-34B “Mentor”
The Mentor became the first post-World War II trainer; the Air Force received the first of these aircraft in 1950.
This aircraft arrived at Willow Grove in the mid-1990s and was flown by the Base Aero Club.
The Museum acquired the aircraft following the aircraft’s retirement in 1999.
This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Specifications
Bureau #: | 143990 |
Built: | 1965 |
Crew: | 2 |
Passengers: | 0 |
Retired: | 1999 |
Received: | |
Restored by: | DVHAA |
Restored: | |
Length: | 25′ 11″ |
Height: | 9′ 7″ |
Wingspan: | 32′ 10″ |
Weight Empty: | 2,055 lbs |
Weight Loaded: | 2,900 lbs |
Powerplant: | Continental 0-470-13 |
Thrust: | 225 hp |
Max Speed: | |
Range: | 770 miles |
Manufacturer: | Beechcraft |
Armarment: | NA |
Ordnance: | NA |
Ceiling: | 20,000 ft |
Status: | On Display |
Please contact the museum if you have any information, comments, or recollections of the T-34B “Mentor.”