T-38 Talon

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T-38 Talon

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Description

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RoleAdvanced trainer

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Crew2: student and instructor

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Dimensions

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Length46 ft 4 1/2 in14.14 m

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Wingspan25 ft 3 in7.7 m

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Height12 ft 10.5 in3.92 m

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Wing area170 ft²15.79 m²

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Weights

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Empty7,200 lb3,270 kg

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Loaded11,820 lb5,360 kg

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Maximum take-off

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Powerplant

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EnginesTwo General Electric J85-5A afterburning turbojets

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Thrust3,850 lbf17.1 kN

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Performance

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Maximum speed858 mph (Mach 1.3)1,381 km/h

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Combat range1,140 mi1,835 km

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Ferry range

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Service ceiling

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Rate of climb33,600 ft/min10,240 m/min

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The Northrop T-38 Talon is a US-built supersonic jet trainer for military pilots. It was the world?s first supersonic trainer and remains in service as of 2005. It is considered to have an exceptional safety record for a supersonic jet.

Related Topics:
Trainer - As of 2005

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