1942 North American SNJ 4
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Built and accepted by US Navy July 1942. Served with the US Navy as Bu. No. 09837 at NAS Jacksonville, NAS Vero Beach, NAS Corpus Christie, NAS Daytona Beach and Struck off March 1946.
Thereafter, served with the Paraguayan Air Force until retired. Purchased at auction in 1991 by a US Aircraft Dealer and shipped to California. Imported into Australia by Western Warbirds, then sold to its current owner in 1994. Restored to flying condition by Sandora Aviation Pty Ltd, Caboolture, Qld, with its first post restoration flight taking place in July 2009. This SNJ-4 presents beautifully in its original 1943 markings and is issued with a Standard Category Certificate of Airworthiness.
VH-NAG has now flown 464 trouble-free Hours Since Full Restoration.
Inspections strictly by appointment via Platinum Fighter Sales.
P&W R1340-AN-1. 464.0 Hrs SMOH by Aero Engines, CA, USA
Propeller: HS 3 Blade 3D40-209. 464.0 Hrs SMOH
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R1340-AN-1 464.0 Hrs. SMOH by Aero Engines
Propeller
Hamilton Standard 3 Blade Propeller, 3D40-209 464.0 Hrs. SMOH FAA STC Number SA2814WE
Interior
Authentic period
Exterior
US Navy paint scheme NAS Vero Beach, OTU VF8 July 1943 8/10
Inspection
In Annual
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$255,000
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Redondo Beach, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controller.com
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$255,000
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$260,376 *
GBP £192,718
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$263,003
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$255,000
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Queensland, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aerotrader.com
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$255,000
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Redondo Beach, CA | May 01, 2026 | 77 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This North American SNJ 4
This 1942 North American SNJ 4 (VH-NAG) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 4,004 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $255,000.
The SNJ 4 cruises at 126 kts (233 km/h) with a range of 630 nm (1,167 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 40 GPH (151 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $248/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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North American SNJ 4 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (VH-NAG) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
AU
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — North American SNJ
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Rockwell International (Aircraft Specification No. A-2-575 Previously Held by North American and Recently Purchased by Boeing) Models AT-6 (SNJ-2), AT-6A (SNJ-3), AT-6B, AT-6C (SNJ-4), AT-6D (SNJ-5), AT-6F (SNJ-6), BC-1A, SNJ-7, and T-6G Airplanes; and Autair Ltd. (Aircraft Specification No. AR-11 P...
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