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1944 American Champion SNJ 5Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Canton, OH, USA

Offered at absolute auction, this 1944 North American SNJ-5, registered as N3261G, represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most recognizable warbirds in America. Known as "Felix," this aircraft has a storied history, having competed in air races throughout the 1980s and 1990s before serving as the T-6 Class Pace Plane at the Reno National Air Races. With approximately 5,025 hours total time on the airframe, the aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 600 HP radial engine with 813.3 hours SMOH, following a firewall-forward overhaul completed by Tulsa Aircraft Engines in 2004. The Hamilton Standard 12D40 constant-speed...

Year
1944
Make
American Champion
Series
T-6 Texan / SNJ / Harvard
Model
SNJ 5
Tail #
N3261G
Serial #
88-14725

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Recreational, Aerobatic
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,037 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,025 hrs
Engine 1 Time
813.3 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
602.3 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Aircraft Logbooks
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection Completed in 2021

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS/NAV/COM/ILS

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - NAV/COM plus GNS with COM capability

Audio

PS Engineering PMA4000 - PS Audio Panel/Intercom

ADSB

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

Traffic

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX transponder

Gun Barrels

Original Wing and Fuselage Gun Barrels Remain Installed

Harnesses

Hooker - Harnesses

Parachute Provisions

Strong Parachute Provisions

Propeller

American Propeller Designer-Prop - Custom featuring the iconic Felix graphics

Modifications/Conversions

Original Wing and Fuselage Gun Barrels, Hooker Harnesses, Strong Parachute Provisions, Military-Style Felix the Cat Paint Scheme

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Original military-style interior in very good condition, well-maintained and consistent with the aircraft's historic character.
Exterior Notes
Beautiful military "Felix the Cat" paint scheme in excellent condition. The aircraft presents exceptionally well and remains one of the most recognizable SNJ/T-6 aircraft on the airshow circuit.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Pratt & Whitney
Engine Model
Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1
Engine Power
600 HP
Propeller Model
Hamilton Standard 12D40 constant-speed propeller

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Aircraft Location

Canton, OH, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Aug 4, 2026

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