T-39D radar-navigational trainer |
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Description
The T-39D aircraft is a low-wing, twinjet, radar-navigational trainer manufactured by North American Aviation, Inc with the axial-flow engines pod-mounted on the fuselage rear section. The T-39D was designed as a multi-engine trainer for pilot and RIO teams in conjunction for use as a high-speed utility vehicle for administrative, search and rescue, and cargo support missions. |
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Features
The T-39D is assigned to Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) China Lake as a “one-of-a-kind” test aircraft for systems, flying qualities, and performance evaluation. |
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Service
Navy |
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Point Of Contact
Naval Air Systems Command
Public Affairs Department
47123 Buse Road, Unit IPT
Bldg. 2272, Suite 075
Patuxent River, MD 20670-5440
(301) 757-1487 |
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General Characteristics
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| Primary Function: Trainer and Utility |
| Contractor: Saberliner (formerly North American Aviation, Inc) |
| Date Deployed: 1958 |
| Propulsion: Two Pratt & Whitney J60-P-3A engines |
| Length: 44 feet |
| Height: 16 feet |
| Wingspan: 44 feet 4 inches |
| Weight: 20,000 lbs. Maximum Design Takeoff Weight |
| Airspeed: 500 miles per hour |
| Ceiling: 43,100 feet |
| Range: 1,505 nautical miles, Maximum |
| Crew: 3 |
| Armament: None |
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| Last Update: 18 February 2009 |
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