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The Academy USN T-34B Mentor model kit provides a detailed replica of the Beechcraft T-34, a cost-effective military trainer introduced in 1953. The T-34B variant, specifically designed for the US Navy, features modifications tailored for naval flight training.
This 1:48 scale model kit accurately recreates the T-34B Mentor with its low-wing design, metal construction, and detailed panel lines. It features a realistic cockpit, VT-5 Training Air Wing decals, and canopy masking for precise painting, making it a great build for aviation enthusiasts and model collectors.
With a production run of approximately 2,300 units, the T-34 Mentor saw service is available in multiple countries, including Argentina, Chile, France, Japan, and Turkey. Now, you can recreate this historic aircraft with a high-quality model that pays tribute to its role in military aviation training.
Includes 3 marking options:
- T-34B BuNo 140950, US Navy Training Squadron 5 (VT-5), 1976
- T-34B BuNo 144090, US Navy Training Squadron 5 (VT-5), 1984
- T-34B BuNo 140702, US Navy Training Squadron 1 (VT-1), Saufley Field Air Station, Florida, 1976