Northrop T-38 Talon

The Northrop T-38 Talon is a two-seat, twin-engined supersonic jet trainer. It was the world's first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service as of 2016 in several air forces.

The United States Air Force (USAF) operates the most T-38s. In addition to training USAF pilots, the T-38 is used by NASA. The US Naval Test Pilot School is the principal US Navy operator (other T-38s were previously used as USN aggressor aircraft until replaced by the similar Northrop F-5 Tiger II). Pilots of other [NATO] nations fly the T-38 in joint training programs with USAF pilots.

As of 2015, the T-38 has been in service for over 50 years with its original operator, the United States Air Force.

It is being replaced by the Boeing/Saab T-X.

Users

 * Republic of China
 * Republic of China Air Force
 * Germany
 * Luftwaffe
 * Republic of Korea
 * Republic of Korea Air Force
 * Portugal
 * Portuguese Air Force
 * Turkey
 * Turkish Air Force
 * United States
 * NASA
 * United States Air Force
 * United States Navy