North American T-6 Texan Aircraft under $500,000
13 used North American T-6 Texan aircraft for sale under $500,000 · $100K – $355K · updated 7 hours ago
About the North American T-6 Texan
The North American T-6 Texan (RAF/Commonwealth **Harvard**, US Navy **SNJ**) is the classic radial-engined advanced trainer of WWII — and the most accessible and numerous North American warbird today. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-1340, it is a genuine warbird experience with the largest support, parts and community base of any in its class, making it the natural entry into warbird ownership, formation and airshow flying.
North American T-6 Texan Specifications
Model specThe North American T-6 Texan is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 126 kt (233 km/h), a range of 630 nm (1,167 km).
13 North American T-6 Texan For Sale
Browse all 13 listings →There are currently 13 used North American T-6 Texan for sale, ranging from $100,000 to $355,000, with a median asking price of $259,000.
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North American T-6 Texan Price & Cost
How much does a North American T-6 Texan cost? Used T-6 Texan prices: $100K – $355K, average $249K (median $259K), across 13 priced of 13 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used North American T-6 Texan
When buying a North American T-6 Texan, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — North American T-6 Texan
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North American T-6 Texan Inventory by Country
| United States | 11 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Australia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Norway | 1 |
| France | 1 |
North American T-6 Texan by Price
| Under $200k | 3 |
| Under $300k | 11 |
| Under $500k | 13 |
North American T-6 Texan by Decade
| 1950s | 6 |
Recently Sold North American T-6 Texan
| 1944 American AT6 Harvard III | $305,896 |
| 1951 AT-6G | $275,000 |
| 1942 American SNJ 3 T6 Texan Harvard | $293,874 |
North American T-6 Texan Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the North American T-6 Texan. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database