Texans

Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 01:16 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The T-6 Texan is presented as one of the most popular, rugged, and reliable trainer aircraft ever used by the U.S. military.
Its robust construction featured an engine by Pratt & Whitney, a propeller by Hamilton Standard, and an airframe by North American.
The content visually explores the Texan's inner workings and details its operational procedures, such as approach and landing.

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A close look at one of the most popular trainers ever made.

Engine by Pratt & Whitney. Prop by Hamilton Standard. Airframe by North American. The combination made the Texan as rugged and reliable a trainer as the U.S. military has ever seen.

The inner-workings of a Texan.

**Approach and landing procedures for the Texan.
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For more, view our accompanying feature, “The T-6 Texan.“

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