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Program Overview. More than 72,000 U. S. Air Force pilots have trained in Northrop Grumman Corporation's T-38 Talon, the world's first supersonic trainer when it entered service. Nearly 1,200 Talons were produced from 1961-72, and more than 500 are currently operational with the Air Force and NASA.
The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and...
Sep 13, 2021 · Last updated: 13 Sep 2021. Description. The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of...
Oct 21, 2021 · The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record.
Jan 1, 2020 · The T-38 is the world’s first and most produced supersonic trainer. It can climb from sea level to nearly 30,000 feet (9,068 meters) in a mere 60 seconds, wrenching its pilots through more than seven Gs, or seven times the force of gravity. Good luck lifting your hands, moving your head, or even breathing with those forces.
Sep 4, 2018 · Airman Magazine. Fort Meade, MD -- For more than 50 years, the Northrop T-38 Talon has been the principal supersonic jet trainer used by the U.S. Air Force. The twin jet-powered aircraft, which has tandem-seats for the instructor and student pilot, is the world’s first supersonic trainer.
The Northrop T-38 Talon is a twin-engine supersonic jet trainer, used by the Navy for its Naval Test Pilot School. The Museum's aircraft is the focal point of the annual "Hands on History"...
