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Northrop
Aviation began a private venture development program in
the mid 1950s to create a high performance lightweight
fighter that would be suitable for supply to and
operation by friendly nations via the Military
Assistance Program. It was designated Northrop
N-156 and developed into the YT-38. First flown in
1959, the results were good and the military ordered
T-38A Talons which entered service on 17 March,
1961. Produced
between 1961 and 1972, total aircraft 1187 built for
USAF As
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