The North American XSN2J-1, also known by the company designation NA-142, was developed for the United States Navy by North American Aviation as a replacement for the SNJ Texan as an advanced scout-trainer.
Designed in competition with the Fairchild XNQ, the XSN2J-1 first flew on 15 February 1947, two aircraft being evaluated by the Navy (121449 and 121450) as XSN2J-1. Neither aircraft were considered satisfactory in evaluations; in addition, restrictions on the Navy’s budget meant that the aircraft could not be ordered at the time, and the program was cancelled in 1948.
The similar T-28 Trojan would later be ordered to fill the Navy’s requirement for a new trainer.
Clambered over an SN2J in the junk pile behind Service Test at NAS Patuxent, MD in late ’49. Nice looking bird.
John W. Bradford, Jr.
Engine: 1 × Wright R-1820-78 Cyclone, 1,100 hp (820 kW)
Propeller: 3-bladed
Wingspan: 41 ft (12 m)
Wing area: 236 sq ft (21.9 sq.m)
Length: 32 ft (9.8 m)
Empty weight: 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
Gross weight: 7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
Maximum speed: 270 mph (435 km/h; 235 kn)
Cruise speed: 190 mph (306 km/h; 165 kn)
Range: 1,600 mi (1,390 nmi; 2,575 km)
Service ceiling: 30,000 ft (9,100 m) service
Crew: Two (student and instructor)
All Aero 