North American Harvard Mk IV

A yellow RCAF Harvard Mark 4 airplane with the number 464 and red accents, parked on a tarmac at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum.

Aircraft Description

The North American Harvard Mk IV, a single-engine advanced training aircraft, was developed between the wars and refined during the rapid expansion of the US and Canadian Armed Forces. First flown on April 15, 1936, it played a crucial role in training pilots during WWII.

Manufactured in 1952, the Harvard Mk IV, serial #CCF4 – 225, was built in Montreal, Canada. Designed for two pilots in tandem, it boasts a length of 29 ft 6 in and a wingspan of 42 ft 0.25 in. With a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine delivering 600 hp, it achieves a maximum speed of 205 mph and has a range of 1118 miles.

Restored to flying condition by TC Aviation in Saskatoon, this aircraft represents a significant piece of aviation history, contributing extensively to pilot training and the war effort. Visit the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum to explore the legacy of the North American Harvard Mk IV.