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Specifications (T-38A)

 * Crew: 2: student and instructor
 * Length: 46ft 4.5in (14.14m)
 * Wingspan: 25ft 3in (7.7m)
 * Height: 12ft 10.5in (3.92m)
 * Wing area: 170sq ft (16sq m)
 * Empty weight: 7,200lb (3,270kg)
 * Loaded weight: 11,820lb (5,360kg)
 * Max takeoff weight: 12,500lb (5,670kg)
 * Powerplant: 2 General Electric J85-5A (J85-5R after PMP modification) afterburning turbojets
   - Dry thrust: 2,050lb (9.1kN) each
   - Thrust with afterburner: 3,850lbf (17.1kN) each

Performance

 * Maximum speed: Mach1.3 (858mph, 1,381km/h)
 * Range: 1,140mi (1,835km)
 * Service ceiling: 50,000ft (15,240m)
 * Rate of climb: 33,600ft/min (170.7m/s)
 * Wing loading: 70lb/sq ft (340kg/sq m)
 * Thrust/weight: 0.65

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