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.

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 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.

More than 72,000 U. S. Air Force pilots have trained in Northrop Grumman Corporation's T-38 Talon, the world's first supersonic trainer when it entered service. Nearly 1,200 Talons were produced from 1961-72, and more than 500 are currently operational with …

3 days ago · The USAF's supersonic jet trainer arrives: T-38 Talon. A formation of four 2nd Fighter Squadron T-38 Talons fly in formation over the runway at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 30. Seven Talons arrived here, their temporary home as part of a mission shift by the Air Force as Hurricane Michael recovery efforts continue at Tyndall. The 2nd FS is ...

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 ...

2 days ago · The U.S. Air Force is applying structural modifications to the T-38 Talon to ensure that airmen have access to safe and reliable aircraft. Work on the supersonic jet trainer includes inspection ...

T-38s were designed for 7,000 flying hours but many have surpassed 20,000 hours, requiring life-extension to bridge the gap to replacement by the T-7A. Pacer Classic III is the type’s third structural renewal effort and the most intensive in its history.

Mar 20, 2012 · The 1st Fighter Wing here, recently added the T-38 Talon to its inventory to provide adversary training for F-22 Raptor pilots, creating a more realistic and cost efficient combat training platform for fifth-generation airpower.

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.