North American T-6 Texan Aircraft in Illinois
Illinois has a strong GA market centred on Chicago (DuPage, Waukegan, Aurora) and downstate (Champaign, Bloomington). The Midwest aviation industry includes major MRO and refurbishment shops. Flat terrain makes Illinois ideal for training and cross-country flying.
2 used North American T-6 Texan aircraft for sale in Illinois · $259K – $265K · updated 6 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).
2 North American T-6 Texan For Sale
There are currently 2 used North American T-6 Texan for sale, ranging from $259,000 to $265,000, with a median asking price of $262,000.
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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: $259K – $265K, average $262K (median $262K), across 2 priced of 2 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 | 1 |
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