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In 1950 a new variant of Texan was being produced, the T-6G. Equipped with a new variable pitch propeller, increased fuel capacity, better canopy visibility, updated cockpit layout with improved instruments and avionics as well as a tail wheel to could be steered. These aircraft were re-manufactured early versions of the T-6. An armed version of this plane was devised for the Korean War and known as the LT-6G (nicknamed the Mosquito because of its call-sign and engine sound).

6148 was one of two airborne Tactical Control Squadrons in Korea assigned to conduct reconnaissance, control air strikes for close support of ground troops and strikes on enemy targets. “Night Train” was one of the LT-6G aircraft specially built for this mission with powerful radios, armed with 6 under-wing racks with triple rocket launchers and two . 30 caliber machine gun pods. The 2 squadrons, referred to as “Mosquito” flew 40,354 sorties and lost 33 men and 42 aircraft out of the 97 built.

LT-6G Specifications:

Crew: 2 X pilot, co-pilot radio/operator Dimensions: Length: 29 ft (8.84 m) Wingspan: 42 ft (12.81 m) Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.57 m) Wing area: 253.7 ft² (23.6 m²) Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)

Weights: Empty weight: 4,158 lb (1,886 kg) Loaded weight: 5,617 lb (2,548 kg)

Engine: Powerplant: 1× Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp radial engine, 600 hp (450 kW) Power/mass: hp/lb (kW/kg)

Performance: Maximum speed: 208 mph at 5,000 ft (335 km/h at 1,500 m) Cruise speed: 145 mph (233 km/h) Range: 730 miles (1,175 km) Service ceiling: 24,200 ft (7,400 m) Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s)

Armament: 6 under-wing racks with triple rocket launchers and two .30 caliber machine gun pods or light bombs

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1506 LT-6G “Night Train” 6148 Tactical Control Squadron (Airborne), LTA-542 Korea 1953

True 1/72 scale Professionally painted unique scheme Great attention to detail All markings are Tampoed (pad applied) Option to display the model on a stand that is provided Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions Canopy opens Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic Highly collectable THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT