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T-38 Talon
Northrop · USA
The T-38 was derived from the same project that produced the F-5. It offered student pilots a chance to master supersonic flight and high-G maneuvers safely. Its sleek design was so effective that it is still in front-line training service in the 2020s.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,381 km/h (Mach 1.3) |
| Range | 1,835 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric J85-5A afterburning turbojets |
Armament & Payload
Unarmed (Standard Trainer).