F-5 Freedom Fighter
IOC: 1961
Total Production: 3,700
T-38 Talon
Production: 1,200
Also Known As:
AT-38B, DT-38, N-156, QT-38, T-38B, T-38C
Origin:United States of America
Contractor/s:
Northrop Grumman
Description:
T-38 is a twin-engine, supersonic trainer based on the N-156 light fighter concept which also led to the F-5A Freedom Fighter. It is powered by two General Electric J85 turbojets. Production started in 1961 and approximately 1,200 aircraft were built until 1972. The T-38 Talon was sold to international customers. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the largest T-38 operator. USAF plans call for its T-38s to remain in service till 2010-2015.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 20 mm
Dimensions: Height 4 m , Length 14.4 m , Wingspan 7.7 m
Weights: Max Weight 9,400 kg (20,723 lb) , Min Weight 3,700 kg (8,157 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 8,160 lb (3,701 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 15,400 m (50,525 ft) , Max Range 2,230 km (1,204 nm) , Top Speed 532 mps (Mach 1.60)
Other: Number of Engines 2
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Wednesday, July 02, 2008
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