North American Harvard 2A ZK-SGQ
North American Harvard 2A ZK-SGQ
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The Harvard was the main Allied advanced trainer in WWII. Strong and agile it gave pilots valuable transitional experience from basic trainers to advanced combat types. ZK-SGQ joined the RNZAF in 1943 and served in the RNZAF until 19854 as 1033. SGQ was purchased by late Air Commodore Stan Quill when the type was phased out of service in 1976 and was restored by SVAS who then purchased the aircraft for $2. ZK-SGQ presents a chance to experience exciting flight in a classic military trainer. |
Harvard Details
| First Flight | April 1935 | Manufacturer | North American |
| Role | 2 seat advanced trainer | Production | 17000+ |
| Power Plant | Pratt & Whitney 9 cylinder radial 550 HP | ||
| Max Speed | 184 knots | Cruise Speed | 148 knots |
| Range | 755 nautical miles | Ceiling | 24 750 feet |
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Some more history
Known in USAAF service as the AT6, and as the SNJ by the US Navy, the Harvard served until the 1990s as a trainer. It also saw combat in Korea, Algeria, and many minor conflicts in the observation-spotter and light counter insurgency role.
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