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Northrop T-38 Talon (USAF, Beale AFB 'BB' tail code) seen on the ramp, canopies open, under clear skies. This supersonic trainer remains a staple of military pilot training.
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Northrop T-38 Talon (USAF, Beale AFB 'BB' tail code) seen on the ramp, canopies open, under clear skies. This supersonic trainer remains a staple of military pilot training.
Aircraft identity
Registration
404 (tail number visible)
ICAO Type
T-38
Model
T-38 Talon
Manufacturer
Northrop
Airline
US Air Force (not an airline, but an operator)
Livery
Standard USAF black trainer livery (Beale AFB markings)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
2 Ã General Electric J85-GE-5 turbojets
Thrust
Each engine: 2,050 lbf (9.1 kN) dry, 2,900 lbf (13 kN) with afterburner
Wingspan
7.8 m
Length
14.1 m
Height
3.9 m
MTOW
5,443 kg
Range
1,835 km
Capacity
2 (pilot instructor/student)
Cruise Speed
Mach 0.9 (972 km/h)
Noise Rating
Not rated in ICAO civil standards (military jet, typically 120 dB at takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
RIV/KRIV
Airport Name
March Air Reserve Base
Viewing Spot
FBO
Camera
Device
iPhone 17 Pro Max