1951 North American T28D
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
PRICE REDUCED! Sold with a Fresh Inspection! Motivated Seller! Restored to Raven configuration as used S.E. Asia!
Engine
Curtiss Wright R-1820-86B, 250 SMOH by Air Power
Propeller
Hamilton Standard 43D50/6951A-18, 50 SPOH, AD inspection done 2/2024
Interior
Cockpits cleaned and restored to military condition
Exterior
USAF camouflage with stars and bars, good condition
Inspection
The aircraft was converted and restored from a T-28A to the D-5 configuration in 2006. This extensive work was done per applicable military tech manuals and used new and surplus NAA parts. All new hardware was used, and major structural attach points were NDT inspected. Surplus T-28-5 wings with internal ammo lockers, new fuel cells and wiring were used. Surplus D aft fuselage installed. Complete 1820 FWF installed with overhauled accessories. Airframe received an extensive overhaul with new hoses, overhauled hydraulics. Condition Inspection completed December 2024 Aircraft located at Buckeye Airport, AZ SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. SUBJECT TO REMOVAL WITHOUT NOTICE.
Modifications / STCs
• Cleveland Brakes
• Darton Clean Kit with oil shutoff valve
• 6 Hardpoint wings with replica armament
• 2-50 Cal Gun pods- very rare
• Gun sight
• Armament panel
• Large nose tire
• Oxygen
• Pre-oiler
• Horizontal Tail mod completed
• USB port
• Hooker Harnesses
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$275,000
|
Buckeye, AZ | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$260,000
|
Rockford, IL | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$279,274 *
GBP £207,833
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$283,479
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 07, 2026 | 101 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
Estimate Monthly Payment
North American T28D loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This North American T28D
This 1951 North American T28D (N51705) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 5,378 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $260,000.
The T28D cruises at 235 kts (435 km/h) with a range of 920 nm (1,704 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 35,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $372/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
North American T28D — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateNORTH AMERICAN T28D
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the NORTH AMERICAN T28D. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N51705.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N51705 against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Similar Aircraft for Sale
