NOMADS: TACTICAL TROJANS

摘要

The first T-28 flew in September 1949, and the T-28A entered production in 1950. An 800hp engine powered the U.S. Air Force version (T-28A) while the later U.S. Navy versions (T-28B and C) were powered by a 1,425hp engine. When production ended, North American had built a total of 1,948 T-28s. Beginning in 1962, the USAF modified more than 200 T-28As as tactical fighter-bombers for counterinsurgency (COIN) warfare. Equipped with the 1,425hp Navy engines, these airplanes (designated T-28D "Nomad") were effective weapons for close air support against enemy troops in Southeast Asia. Featuring several other airframe and armament changes, the T-28Ds eventually proved to be such an effective close-air-support aircraft that the South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF) used a number of their USAF-supplied T-28Bs in similar roles until more -Ds became available. The T-28 Trojan is one of the nicest micro flyers I have flown, and it is right at home in the ParkZone hangar of quality micro RC performers. It looks great sitting on a table, flying in a gymnasium, or outside performing scale aerobatics at the flying field. If you are looking for a new addition to your warbird collection, this is a winner. I highly recommend it!