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Kelly Field Heritage Museum, Kelly AFB Texas
Cessna T-37B 'Tweet' SN: 56-3555

Description
Notes: Primary jet trainer. Bubble clamshell canopy (2 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Cessna
  Base model:T-37
  Designation:T-37
  Version:B
  Nickname:Tweet
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Trainer
  Serial/Bureau Number:56-3555
  Location:Kelly Field Heritage Museum, Kelly AFB Texas

Specifications
  Length: 29' 3.5" 8.9 m
  Height:8' 10.5" 2.7 m
  Wingspan: 35' 10.5" 10.9 m
  Wingarea: 183.9 sq ft 17.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 6,211 lb 2,816 kg
  Gross Weight: 6,579 lb 2,984 kg
  Max Weight: 14,000 lb 6,349 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Continental J69-T-25
  Thrust (each): 1,025 lb 464 kg

Performance
  Range: 650 miles 1,046 km
  Cruise Speed: 350 mph 563 km/h 304 kt
  Max Speed: 410 mph 660 km/h 356 kt
  Ceiling: 35,000 ft 10,667 m