The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record.

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.

Oct 18, 2024 · A cockpit view of U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon pilots assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, flying to Nellis AFB, Nevada. The 87th FTS sent...

Oct 18, 2016 · The T-38, or “White Rocket,” was an entirely new flying experience. It is a tandem two-seat, twin-jet, advanced “fast-jet” (supersonic) trainer with a top speed of 1.3 Mach (speed of sound) and maximum G-load of plus 9.0, i.e., the airframe could withstand load forces equal to nine times the force of gravity.

Mar 22, 2018 · U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron fly T-38C Talons in formation for the 45th Freedom Flyer Reunion over Joint Base San Ant...

Jul 15, 2024 · The Northrop T-38 Talon, a 65-year-old training aircraft, has been crucial in preparing US Air Force and Navy pilots for frontline fighter jets. The T-38 was the world's first supersonic trainer and has produced over 72,000 pilots since 1961, including NASA astronauts.

May 6, 2017 · RideAlong! on a US Air Force T-38 Talon for some formation flying during the 44th Freedom Flyer Reunion over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas in March of 2017. The Freedom Flyer...

Dec 1, 2023 · The T-38 has managed to be forgiving enough to allow aspiring young U.S. Air Force pilots, with a little more than 100 hours flight time in their logbooks, to solo in it in just 10 to 12 hours. The supersonic jet trainer is blessed with movie star looks.

Feb 28, 2025 · Cockpit footage shows a US T-38 Talon fighter jet in action at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Weapons Instructor Course. The jet, assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, soared over...

Sep 4, 2018 · For more than 50 years, the Northrop T-38 Talon has been the principal supersonic jet trainer used by the U.S. Air Force. The twin jet-powered aircraft, which has tandem-seats for the instructor and student pilot, is the world’s first supersonic trainer.