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Northrop · T38

Northrop T-38 Talon specs, size & range

The Northrop T-38 Talon (ICAO code T38) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the light wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Light Business & light jets
Northrop T-38 Talon
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T-38 Talon specifications

Detailed dimensions and performance figures are not available for this type yet.

The Northrop T-38 Talon is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Northrop. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code T38. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

Aircraft similar to the T-38 Talon

Comparable business & light jets include Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100, Cessna 525 Citation M2, Cessna 525 CitationJet and Cessna T-37 Tweet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Northrop T-38 Talon?

T38 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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