Years In Service: 1960-Present
Initial Flight: September 16, 1958
The T-39 was developed by North American Aviation, Inc. as a private venture to meet the USAF’s Utility Trainer Experimental Program requirement for a twin-jet utility trainer. The interior could be modified from a radar or navigational trainer configuration to that of a cargo or passenger carrier in a matter of minutes. The T-39 Sabreliner was offered to the U.S. Air Force in response to their Utility Trainer Experimental (UTX) program.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 16′ Wingspan: 44′ 9″ Length: 43′ 9″ Crew: 2 Payload: 4-6 passengers, up to 2,300 lbs. Thrust: 3,000 lbs. No. of Engines: 2 Cruise speed: 500 mph Max Speed: 563 mph Ceiling: 39,000 ft.