Northrop Talon T-38 Model

General Product Description

Our ReplicaHangar Northrop Talon T-38 Model exhibits unique, unrivaled quality and detailed design to come as close as possible to the accuracy of the actual plane. It comes as standard with a robust, durable base or stand which is available in a variety of different finishes designed to match your own personal requirements including solid wood, wood with polished metal supports or adjustable wood wall mount and will be ready within about 9-10 weeks from placement of order.

The Northrop Talon T-38 Model is made of the finest kiln dried renewable mahogany wood (commonly known as Lauan or Meranti) which has undergone many stages of carving and meticulous and careful sanding giving the beautiful, finished museum quality masterpiece. Many collectors and model connoisseurs demonstrate their preference for genuine handmade and hand painted mahogany wood models rather than plastic or die cast (diecast) alternatives due to the overall look and totally different feel of the item - we trust you will find the same. We can however, if required produce the same model in Solid Cast Resin so just click and contact us for further information. Our craftsmen and gifted artisans ensure that our finely handcrafted model airplanes match the precise blueprint details of the original aircraft. The paint scheme, markings and parts are closely matched, reflecting the original aircraft. This stylish top-quality desktop replica model will surely enthrall anyone who receives this as a gift and for sure one of the most appropriate and desirably collectable gifts for any aviation enthusiast or avid military jet aircraft collector whilst also displaying a perfect resemblance to the actual real life version.

There are many types of military jet aircraft, but the basic types are bombers, fighters, fighter bombers, spotter planes, transporters, patrol aircraft, trainers, and reconnaissance and observation aircraft. All these types of aircraft are used for different types of missions. If you're a fan of historic or present-day military aviation, our model aircraft will bring the excitement and character of these aircraft right into your own home.

If you require, we can also make the Northrop Talon T-38 Model in any other military, government or even private livery or colour scheme you require and if necessary, in a different size or scale. Just click here to contact us with a description or photographs of what you require, and we will let you have a quotation for the necessary customization by return email. We can also make bespoke scale replicas of any other private / civil commercial airliner or airliners, helicopter, glider, gliders with engines, military propeller, warplane jets, biplane, triplane, tail fin, spacecraft, rocket or NASA model you require in any airline, military or civilian livery or colors. We also produce model airships, blimps, dirigibles, blimps, boats, and ship collectibles. Wall plaque or seal for military, government or private customers. Again, by clicking here to contact us just let us know exactly what you need.

In the mid-1950s, Northrop began design-work on a new high-performance, lightweight fighter designated the N-156 (which eventually led to the F-5 family of fighters), and an accompanying supersonic trainer initially called the N-156T. The first of three prototypes, eventually called the YT-38, first flew on 10 April 1959.
After testing two different engine installations, an initial contract for the T-38A was signed with the US Air Force, and the first Talon entered service at Randolph AFB, Texas, on 17 March 1961. Production ended in early 1972 after 1,187 had been built, and the type is still in service as the US Air Forces advanced training aircraft for student pilots selected to fly fighters.
In addition, the Talon is used by NASA as a chase aircraft, and has served as a trainer in Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, and Portugal. The US Navy also operates at least three Talons at its Patuxent River NAS Test Pilots School, and the Boeing Company flies a small handful as chase aircraft. A major variant of the aircraft is the AT-38B, which has a gunsight and a centerline pylon which can be fitted with a gun pod or practice-bombs or rockets.
The latest, upgraded version of the aircraft is the T-38C Talon II, which entered operational service in 2003. To create the new model, older airframes were (among other things) retrofitted with new, electronic instrumentation.
Several civilian-owned T-38s have appeared in the USA in the past decade, and at least two are used extensively in the flight-test role.
Engines: Two 3,850-pound thrust General Electric J-85-GE-5A afterburning turbojets
Weight: Empty 7,165 lbs., Max Takeoff 12,093 lbs.
Wingspan: 25ft. 3in.
Length: 46ft. 4.5in.
Height: 12ft. 10.5in.
Performance:
Maximum Speed at 36,000ft: Mach 1.3 (858 mph)
Cruising Speed at 39,000ft: Mach 0.9
Ceiling: 53,500 ft.
Range: 1,090 miles