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Northrop T-38 Talon (Modified)

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Auto Credit Based on WinsWings's Trainer Challenge - 5/24 [CLOSED]

The T38 Is a 2 seat, twin jet trainer designed and prodiced by american company Northrop Inc. It is an operational trainer since 1959 and has been in service ever since, the T38 is currently being used to train Air Force Students, The US and Nasa. The USAF is the largest user of the T38. The cockpit of the plane is made for an instructor and a student, afterall its a trainee plane used for traing students in supersonic jets.

The T38 was made to be simple and not complicated, this is what separates it so much from other trainee planes. The simplistic natural allows for a smoother and more easier way of learning.

Since the 1960s, the T38 was a hit and good jet. With only 210 aircraft loses, this proves the T38 to be one if not the best trainee jet there is

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Trainer Challenge - 5/24 [CLOSED]
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 27.1ft (8.3m)
  • Length 58.2ft (17.7m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 22,900lbs (10,387kg)
  • Loaded Weight 30,247lbs (13,720kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.597
  • Wing Loading 141.3lbs/ft2 (689.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 214.1ft2 (19.9m2)
  • Drag Points 6197

Parts

  • Number of Parts 208
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 960