Based on the F-5 Tiger and used mainly by the U.S. Air Force for jet training, the venerable Talon has remained in service for over 50 years with no replacement in sight. The T-38 is a small, nimble, and capable training platform ideal for the new fighter jock. The T-38 is also used by the air forces of many other countries, and by NASA for tests. This is a trainer aircraft, as such it doesn't have weapons.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
- Length 41.8ft (12.8m)
- Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
- Empty Weight 5,103lbs (2,314kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,497lbs (5,668kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.798
- Wing Loading 66.8lbs/ft2 (326.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 187.0ft2 (17.4m2)
- Drag Points 2656
Parts
- Number of Parts 36
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 214
@COENTHETESTPILOT yup. The F-5 program came after the T-38 was in full service, first as a private venture, then as a USAF contract
The F-5 was actually the one seat deriviative of the T-38. Yea, it dosen't sound right but it is.