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How to Become an Astronaut - Episode 318

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The Northrop T38 Talon Supersonic Jet Trainer

The Northrop T38 Talon, as it's called, is a two seater twin jet supersonic jet trainer. The United States Air Force operates these and for their training programs. And then NASA is also the primary user of the T 38 Talon. That's the top speed of 858 miles per hour has a range of about a thousand pretty short wingspan about 25 feet.

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