Years In Service: 1961-Present
Initial Flight: March 10, 1959
The pressurized, two-place Northrop T-38 Talon is the world’s first supersonic trainer. The final production T-38 was delivered to the Air Force in 1972 after 1,187 had been built. The USAF remains one of the few armed flying forces using dedicated supersonic final trainers. The world’s first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service as of 2017 in several air forces.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 12′ 10″ Wingspan: 25′ 3″ Length: 46′ 4″ Crew: 2 No. of Engines: 2 Thrust: 2,050 pounds dry thrust Range: 1,093 miles Speed: 812 mph Ceiling: 55,000 ft.