The story
The T-28 taught a generation of Navy and Air Force pilots how to handle real horsepower before they strapped into jets. That huge Wright radial gives it warbird presence few trainers can match, and surviving Trojans are airshow and formation-team favorites.
Later T-28s use the Wright R-1820 — the same engine family that powered the B-17 Flying Fortress.
Quick answers
How do you identify a T-28 Trojan?
Big single-engine trainer on tricycle gear (the tell against most radial warbirds), with a huge round cowling and a tandem greenhouse canopy. Often in Navy orange-and-white or camo.
What does a T-28 Trojan sound like?
A thunderous radial snarl — you'll hear a T-28 formation long before you see it.
How fast is the T-28 Trojan?
Top speed is 298 kts.
How many people does the T-28 Trojan carry?
Typical configuration: tandem 2-seat trainer.
How far can the T-28 Trojan fly?
Range is about 920 nmi.
How big is the T-28 Trojan?
It is 33 ft 0 in long and 40 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the T-28 Trojan first fly?
Its first flight was in 1949.
How many T-28 Trojans have been built?
1,948 built.
How rare is a T-28 Trojan in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first T-28 Trojan catch is worth 25 points.
