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Beechcraft YT-34 Mentor military prototype

The first military prototype was designated YT-34 and made its initial flight in May 1950, establishing the military Mentor configuration before production T-34A deliveries. Sources establish the month but not a safe calendar day, and no serial number is assigned here.

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YT-34Beech Model 45 military prototypefirst YT-34
Name
Beechcraft YT-34 Mentor military prototype
Status
retired

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Description
The first military prototype was designated YT-34 and made its initial flight in May 1950, establishing the military Mentor configuration before production T-34A deliveries. Sources establish the month but not a safe calendar day, and no serial number is assigned here.
First Flight Date
1950-05
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Creation Time
August 6, 2026 at 17:13:23 UTC
Updated Time
August 6, 2026 at 17:13:23 UTC

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Vehicle Code
YT-34
Beechcraft YT-34 Mentor military prototype - AeroVia