T-34 Mentor
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 2 December 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 2300 units |
Technical specifications
| Version: T-34C Mentor | |
|---|---|
| Operational range | 1,311 km (815 mi) |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² (179.6 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m (33.3 ft) |
| Height | 2.9 m (9.6 ft) |
| Length | 8.8 m (28.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m (30,000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 2,960 kg (6,526 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 7.5 m/s (24.6 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 x turboprop Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C delivering 559 kW each |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Taiwan | 34 | |
|
United States | 17 | |
|
Argentina | 10 | |
|
Peru | 7 | |
All operators
🇦🇷 Argentina
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🇧🇴 Bolivia
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🇨🇦 Canada
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🇨🇱 Chile
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🇨🇴 Colombia
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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
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🇩🇿 Algeria
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🇪🇸 Spain
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🇬🇦 Gabon
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🇯🇵 Japan
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🇲🇦 Morocco
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🇲🇽 Mexico
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🇵🇪 Peru
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🇵🇠Philippines
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🇸🇻 El Salvador
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🇹🇷 Turkey
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🇹🇼 Taiwan
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🇺🇾 Uruguay
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🇺🇸 United States
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🇻🇪 Venezuela
Description
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor / Turbo Mentor is a military training aircraft that was initially developed in the 1940s by Beech Aircraft Corporation. It was primarily designed to meet the requirements of the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. The T-34 Mentor served as an intermediate training aircraft, providing student pilots with the necessary skills for more advanced aircraft. Over the years, the T-34 Mentor underwent several modifications, including the addition of turbocharged engines, resulting in the Turbo Mentor variant. The aircraft has been deployed by various military forces around the world for training purposes, and has proven to be reliable and capable in training new pilots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of aircraft is the T-34 Mentor?
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor is a military training aircraft aircraft developed by Beechcraft and entered service in 1953.
What is the range of the T-34 Mentor?
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor has an operational range of 1,311 km (814 miles). This range can vary based on payload, altitude, and mission profile.
When did the T-34 Mentor first fly?
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 02, 1948. It entered operational service in 1953.
How many T-34 Mentor have been built?
Approximately 2,300 units of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor have been produced since it entered service in 1953.
Which countries operate the T-34 Mentor?
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor is operated by 4 countries with approximately 68 aircraft in active service. The largest operators include Taiwan, United States, and Argentina.
What is the service ceiling of the T-34 Mentor?
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor has a service ceiling of 9,144 meters (30,000 feet). This is the maximum altitude at which the aircraft can maintain controlled flight.
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