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Blackbird Airpark, Palmdale California
Northrop T-38A 'Talon' SN: 63-8182

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Description
Notes: LOW-WING, supersonic jet trainer (2 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Northrop
  Base model:T-38
  Designation:T-38
  Version:A
  Nickname:Talon
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Trainer
  Serial/Bureau Number:63-8182
  Location:Blackbird Airpark, Palmdale California

Specifications
  Length: 46' 4" 14.1 m
  Height:12' 10" 3.9 m
  Wingspan: 25' 3" 7.7 m
  Wingarea: 170.0 sq ft 15.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 7,164 lb 3,248 kg
  Gross Weight: 11,759 lb 5,333 kg
  Max Weight: 12,093 lb 5,484 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric J85-GE-5A (A/B 3,850Lb
  Thrust (each): 2,680 lb 1,215 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,093 miles 1,760 km
  Cruise Speed: 578 mph 930 km/h 502 kt
  Max Speed: 812 mph 1,307 km/h 706 kt
  Climb: 30,000 ft/min 9,143 m/min
  Ceiling: 53,600 ft 16,336 m