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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop T-38 Talon

On this day in aviation history-April 10, 1959-we celebrate the 66th anniversary of the first flight of the Northrop T-38 Talon. Designed as a twin-engine, supersonic jet trainer, the T-38 was ...
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Why the US Air Force Prefers the T-38 Talon over the Navy’s T-45 Goshawk

For the US Air Force, the T-38 prepares students for high-performance combat aviation in wide-open airspace. Meanwhile, the T-45 emphasizes the challenges of carrier operations. The US Air Force, Navy ...
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Meet the T-7 Red Hawk: The Air Force’s Long-Awaited T-38 Talon Replacement

The T-X program was the USAF’s development and acquisition program for a new two-seat jet trainer to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon. Three proposals were submitted for the T-X contract: The Lockheed ...