Northrop T-38C Talon

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The T-38 Talon, the world's first supersonic trainer aircraft, revolutionized military pilot training when it first flew on April 10, 1959. This twin-engine, two-seat aircraft featured afterburning turbojet engines and pressurized cockpits, capable of reaching Mach 1.3 at 858 miles per hour. Stretching over 46 feet in length with a sleek design optimized for high-performance training, the T-38 was manufactured by Northrop Corporation from 1961 to 1972.