The T-51 Vulcan is a single seat, single engine, carrier capable, military training aircraft designed as a step up in complexity from the T-47 Skylark. The T-51 has a very maneueverable design that is capable of out-turning most of our highest ranking fighter jets such as the F-48C Ruffian. And the F-37C Providence II. The purpse of this aircraft is to teach pilots that graduated from the T-47 Skylark, just how complicated it can get. The T-51 Vulcan is a Multirole demonstration aircraft, teaching both Air to Air combat and air to ground engagements. It has 6 hardpoints capable of holding enough armory to train a pilot effectively and quickly on how to engage in real aerial/ground attack combat.
The T-51 is most easily recognized by its signature yellow tail and checkered livery. Most pilots who fail the test to fly this aircraft are sent back to the Swivel Chair Patrol where they belong.