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RAYTHEON T-34B TURBOMENTOR
The
Raytheon (formerly Beech) T-34B Turbomentor is an unpressurized two-seat, tandem cockpit
low-wing turboprop trainer. The T-34 is used to provide primary flight training
for student pilots. As a secondary mission, approximately 10 percent of the
aircraft provide pilot proficiency and other aircraft support services to
Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, Naval Air Force,
U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Naval Air Systems Command's "satellite sites" operated
throughout the continental United States. The T-34B was procured as a
commercial-derivative aircraft certified under an FAA Type Certificate. The
T-34B was derived from the civilian Beechcraft Bonanza. Throughout its life, the
aircraft has been operated and commercially supported by the Navy using FAA
processes, procedures and certifications. The T-34B joined the Patuxent River
Naval Air Museum stable in 2003.
Other Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Aircraft on Display
The
Raytheon (formerly Beech) T-34B Turbomentor is an unpressurized two-seat, tandem cockpit
low-wing turboprop trainer. The T-34 is used to provide primary flight training
for student pilots. As a secondary mission, approximately 10 percent of the
aircraft provide pilot proficiency and other aircraft support services to
Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, Naval Air Force,
U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Naval Air Systems Command's "satellite sites" operated
throughout the continental United States. The T-34B was procured as a
commercial-derivative aircraft certified under an FAA Type Certificate. The
T-34B was derived from the civilian Beechcraft Bonanza. Throughout its life, the
aircraft has been operated and commercially supported by the Navy using FAA
processes, procedures and certifications. The T-34B joined the Patuxent River
Naval Air Museum stable in 2003.