How much does a T-38 cost?

This T-38 is the first aircraft ever offered as a project by TAC. Basic ‘core’ package price is $800,000. proven to be the safest, most reliable and supportable military aircraft available to civilian owners.

What kind of plane is a T-38?

twinjet supersonic jet trainer
The T-38 Talon is a twinjet supersonic jet trainer produced by American aerospace and defence company Northrop Grumman. The company built 1,187 T-38 twin-jet trainer aircraft and more than 72,000 USAF pilots have flown the T-38 since it entered service in 1961, when it was the world’s first supersonic trainer.

What are T-38 used for?

Air Education and Training Command uses the T-38C to prepare pilots for front-line fighter and bomber aircraft such as the F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15C Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-1B Lancer, A-10 Thunderbolt and F-22 Raptor.

Why does NASA use T-38?

Astronaut Terry Virts describes the T-38 as a, “great aircraft” for NASA, because of its speed, performance and simplicity. The T-38 was first fielded by the U.S. Air Force in 1961 as an advanced jet trainer. The aircraft is sometimes called the “white rocket” for the length and color of its narrow fuselage.

Is the T-38 still in use?

It was the world’s first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service as of 2021 in several air forces. The United States Air Force (USAF) operates the most T-38s. In addition to training USAF pilots, the T-38 is used by NASA.

Can I buy a T-38 jet?

6 Northrop T-38 Talon If you want your own, $250,000 can buy a 75% complete restoration project, or spend $800,000 and get one with everything included.

What is replacing the T-38?

The T-38 is to be replaced as the USAF advanced jet trainer by the T-X program winner, the Boeing T-X, now known as the T-7 Red Hawk.

Can a civilian buy a T-38?

6 Northrop T-38 Talon While many T-38s remain in active service, they’re being phased out as they age, and restoration ready T-38s come up for sale occasionally. If you want your own, $250,000 can buy a 75% complete restoration project, or spend $800,000 and get one with everything included.

Can a civilian own a fighter jet?

So can any civilian buy a fighter plane? The answer is a surprising ‘yes! As soon as an airplane is demilitarized it can be bought by members of the general public.

Can a civilian buy a f22?

The US allows most military aircraft to be exported to certain countries, but the F-22 was never allowed for foreign sale, not even with limitations on what systems are installed. Sales to private individuals would have even more restrictions.

Can a civilian buy a c130?

The Super Hercules is finally available to the public. Like the legendary “legacy” C-130 Hercules series of ridiculously versatile military cargo haulers that was offered in civilian form under the L-100 designation, the C-130J Super Hercules now has a civilian variant of its own—the LM-100J.

Is the T.38 protocol a call setup protocol?

T.38 is not a call setup protocol, thus the T.38 devices need to use standard call setup protocols to negotiate the T.38 call, e.g. H.323, SIP & MGCP . There are two primary ways that fax transactions are conveyed across packet networks.

Is the T-38 Talon used for pilot training?

The T-38 is used primarily by Air Education and Training Command for undergraduate pilot and pilot instructor training. More than 60,000 USAF pilots have trained in the T-38 since it entered service in 1961. The T-38 was the world’s first supersonic jet trainer.

What kind of plane is the T 38?

The T-38 is of conventional configuration, with a small, low, long-chord wing, a single vertical stabilizer, and tricycle undercarriage. The aircraft seats a student pilot and instructor in tandem, and has intakes for its two turbojet engines at the wing roots.

When was the Northrop T-38 jet trainer made?

So compared to other airplanes, it’s definitely one of the best.” Made by Northrop, the T-38 was first fielded by the U.S. Air Force in 1961 as an advanced jet trainer, and it still serves the Air Force in that capacity.