Northrop T-38 Talon

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Northrop T-38 Talon, side profile
Northrop T-38 Talon, side profile
14.14 m
Northrop T-38 Talon, top view, same scale
Northrop T-38 Talon, top view
7.7 m

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The Northrop T-38 Talon is a two-seat, twinjet supersonic jet trainer designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Northrop Corporation. It was the world's first supersonic trainer as well as the most produced.

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Specifications

Length
14.14 m
Wingspan
7.7 m
Max take-off weight
5.49 t
Max speed
1,381 km/h
Range
1,835 km
Ceiling
15,240 m
Engines
2× GE J85
Power
2× 17 kN (w/ afterburner)
First flight
1959

From the AirwayControl spec register, curated from Wikipedia and manufacturer pages. Figures vary by variant.