Tank T 38 – A complete survey of the aircraft (fuselage & wing) has been already been accomplished: All 225, 450, 900 & 1200 hr NOT inspection requirements (X-Ray, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic) have been completed in accordance with USAF T.O. 1T-38A-3 / -36
Buyers can look forward to an unmatched standard of mechanical and technical after-sales support. Thornton Aviation also maintains an extensive inventory of spare parts and component assemblies to support our “fleet” of aircraft. Rotable parts can generally be supplied on an overhaul exchange basis.
Tank T 38
U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron fly T-38 Talons in formation for the 45th Freedom Flyer Reunion over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 22, 2018. The Freedom Flyer Reunion is an annual celebration recognizing the incredible service of Air Force Prisoners of War during the Vietnam War, their honorable return, and their connection with the 12th Flying Training Wing during Operation Homecoming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James R. Crow)
General Statistics for T-38A:Length: 46 ft 4 in.Wingspan: 25 ft 3 inHeight: 12 ft 11 in. Empty Weight: 8,000 lbTakeoff Gross Weight: 12,700 lb w/dual crewPowerplant: 2 x GE J-85-13C eight stage, axial-flow, turbojet engines equipped with afterburner
To date TAC has restored four other T-38’s & three F-5A/B’s. These were disassembled and rebuilt to U.S. Air Force standards with all components overhauled/certified including compliance with all safety of flight TCTO’s (service bulletins). Our electronics included the standard T-38 five inch electromechanical instrumentation with Flight Director and Collins Proline radios. Modern digital electronics I EFIS can be substituted if desired. These aircraft are mechanically and cosmetically without peer. Our first completed aircraft was awarded “Grand Champion Warbird” at Oshkosh in 1985. These T-38 and F-5 aircraft overhauled by Thornton Aviation haveproven to be the safest, most reliable and supportable military aircraft available to civilian owners.’
A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon flies over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Southern Virginia, June 12, 2018. The 71st Fighter Training Squadron pilots fly the Talon in support of the 1st Fighter Wing training mission; acting as aerial adversaries against F-22 Raptor pilots preparing to deploy around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
This twin engine supersonic aircraft is the last available T-38 in our inventory & is presently in stock military condition with stripped (bare metal) exterior. This aircraft offers superb performance, excellent flight characteristics, and an unmatched safety record in military service.
U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron fly T-38 Talons in formation in preparation for the 45th Freedom Flyer Reunion over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 19, 2018. The Freedom Flyer Reunion is an annual celebration recognizing the incredible service of Air Force Prisoners of War during the Vietnam War, their honorable return, and their connection with the 12th Flying Training Wing during Operation Homecoming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James R. Crow)
Lt. Col. Benjamin Kaminsky, pilot, and Maj. Benjamin Williams, copilot, fly over South Texas in a T-38C Talon during a training mission July 19, 2019. The training mission was designed to provide Maj. Williams a low-level flight proficiency upgrade. Lt. Col. Kaminsky is assigned to the 12th Operations Group and Maj. Williams is assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt Christopher Boitz)
Two T-38s from Beale Air Force Base, California, fly in formation over Northern California March 29, 2018. The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)
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