T-38 Talon
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About the T-38 Talon
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.
History
The story of an iconic aircraft
Dimensions
Wingspan
25 ft 3 in
Length
46 ft 4.5 in
Height
12 ft 10.5 in
Maximum takeoff weight
12,093 lbs
Performance
Mach
1.3 or 858 MPH @ 36,000 ft
Cruising speed:
350 mph
Range:
1,093 miles
Service Ceiling:
53,600 ft
Powerplant
Two 3850-lb afterburning trust General Electric J85-GE-5A turbojets
Armament
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