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10K Special: T-38A Talon

13.9k ChrisPy  3.9 years ago

Hey everyone, I decided I wanted to do something special.

When I learned @ChiChiWerx had flown T-38s and U-2s, I wanted to honor his service to his country and his dedication to our SimplePlanes community by making this plane. ChiChiWerx has helped me on numerous builds and I wholeheartedly appreciate him and his wonderful feedback, especially on my F-16 and this T-38. This T-38 is the same number he flew with the same markings and distinctive black and red paint job known to the Beale AFB T-38 A's. I hope y'all enjoy this as much as I have!
Thanks,
-ChrisPy

Controls:

AG1: Airbrakes
AG2: Ejector Seats
Trim: Trim
VTOL: 1st notch flaps 60% 2nd notch flaps 100%

Thanks to other ppl who have helped me/provided encouragement:

@BogdanX
@EternalDarkness
@jamesPLANESii
@CoolPeach
@SavageMan
@AsteroidAsteroidTheBook
Ppl who have put up with me lol
Anyone else I may have forgotten (sorry)

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 24.2ft (7.4m)
  • Length 46.9ft (14.3m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 8,567lbs (3,885kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,924lbs (5,408kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.088
  • Wing Loading 51.4lbs/ft2 (251.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 231.8ft2 (21.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2005

Parts

  • Number of Parts 618
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 2,297
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    13.7k Talon7192

    This gets my badge of certified good talon build!

    8 days ago
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    1,940 Rakoval500k

    Hello. Could you spare me some help and advices for my new missile? https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/K97OuQ/Need-advices-and-help-with-my-missile

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    If you watch the movie you see a shot maybe about 2 or 3 seconds long with the t-38 it does kinda look like the F-5F but the nose is rounded. T-38s were used in dissimilar combat training so them being able to acquire it through the navy is quite probable. @EngineerOtaku

    3.9 years ago
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    48.8k EngieWeeb

    @ChrisPy I figured it was a two-seat F-5. Everything I've heard says it was a couple F-5E's and F-5F's standing in, which makes sense as the planes would've been supplied by the Navy.

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    @Mikey101234 well, it was 3 F-5s and one T-38 but in general, yes

    +1 3.9 years ago
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    I wish my T-38 was like this!

    3.9 years ago
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    4,869 Mikey101234

    This is the plane that was used to represent the Migs in Top Gun

    3.9 years ago
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    44.3k rexzion

    it looks just a tiny bit off but it flies great so eat point

    +1 3.9 years ago
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    15.3k Kangy

    Oh cool, that’s understandable then :) @ChrisPy

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    I had ChiChiWerx test the flight model. He flew T-38s and told me it was accurate so I’m gonna go with what he said.@KangaKangaTheRedNosedRoo

    +2 3.9 years ago
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    15.3k Kangy

    This is good looking build, but in my opinion doesn’t perform like a T-38, nonetheless it looks great, I improved the flight model myself btw.

    +1 3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    Crap I forgot to put you in creds for encouragement@WarHawk95

    3.9 years ago
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    34.9k WarHawk95

    @ChiChiWerx wait... You flew U-2s too ?!? Does that mean.. the pilot on your pfp could be you ?

    3.9 years ago
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    30.2k ChiChiWerx

    @ChrisPy NP. Can write something more extensive later today.

    3.9 years ago
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    @ChrisPy bacon mmmmmm

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    Yep@AzureCorp

    3.9 years ago
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    Chris.P bacon

    3.9 years ago
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    26.2k Default4

    Thank you. @ChrisPy

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    Lol @HeavyHeavytheC22

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    Nope go ahead@Grogu

    3.9 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    I tHOugHt ThIS WaS a MiG28 (sarcasm)

    +1 3.9 years ago
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    26.2k Default4

    Do you mind if I do a video on this?

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    Thnx for spotlight @ChiChiWerx

    3.9 years ago
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    @ChrisPy np

    3.9 years ago
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    13.9k ChrisPy

    Thnx for spotlight @AsteroidAsteroidTheBook

    3.9 years ago
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