Northrop T-38
Crew | 2 | The Northrop T-38 “Talon” is a tandem two-seat twin-engine supersonic jet trainer operating under an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate. The NTPS T-38 is used for Performance and Flying Qualities instruction as well as transonic and supersonic student flight test evaluations. |
Manufacturer | Northrop | |
Country of Origin | USA | |
Engine | 2 x General Electric J85-5 | |
Thurst (mil) | 2 x 2,050 lbs | |
Thurst (max) | 2 x 2900 lbs | |
Wing Span | 25 ft 3 in | |
Length | 46 ft 4.5 in | |
Wing Area | 170 ft2 | |
MTOW | 12,093 lbs | |
Fuel | 583 Gal | |
Range | 991 nm | |
Vne | 746 kts / 1.3 M | |
Climb Rate (Sea Level) | 33,600 ft/min | |
Service Ceiling | 50,000 ft |