North American SNJ-4 | Fighter Factory

North American “SNJ-4″

This later version of the North American model NA-16 , model NA-88, was designated SNJ-4 for the navy. 2,400 SNJ-4 models were produced.
Improvement in the airframe, engines, armament, and controls continued throughout the war to the SNJ-6 version.
The MAM’s SNJ-4 was built delivered to the Navy in 1943, and following a brief stay in San Diego was assigned to Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands to defend against possible invasion by the Japanese. After the war, it served with the South African Air Force.

Country: USA

Manufacturer: N. American

Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-1340

Horsepower: 550 hp

Max Speed: 205 mph

Weight: 5,300 lbs

Ceiling: 21,500 feet

Range: 700 miles

Wing Span: 42′ 0.25″

Length: 29′ 6″

Crew: two

Fighter Factory operates and mainatins many WWII & WWI flying military aircraft including:

Fighters | Bombers | Trainers |Liaison & Other historical Military antiques

The above list is incomplete and we have more aircraft available at the museum

Fighter Factory – 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23457

About Us

Fighter Factory

is the restoration & maintenance & facility for the
Military Aviation Museum.

The new hangar was recently built in April 2011 on the grounds of the Virginia Beach Airport adjacent to the Museum
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We employ a team of 15 highly skilled and experienced aviation technicians to ensure our aircraft remain safely in flight operational status. Meeting all FAA standards as required

Restoration Work

In addition to aircraft maintenance, Fighter Factory staff are also involved in much of the aircraft restoration projects, either on-site or at remote locations.

flight check

Whenever new aircraft are acquired for the museum it is the responsibility of Fighter Factory staff to become technically proficient and knowledgeable in that particular aircraft. To ensure flight safety for pilots & ground crew

flight check