Boeings Proposed T-38 Replacement
#61
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Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: T-38C SEFE
Posts: 79
The dragging wingtip and over-g protection is great but it sucks when it breaks off at 5 Gz. It does land ok if you enjoy 3/4 stick deflection back seat landings.
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#62
It beats punching out, like the son of Delta's former head of pilot hiring had to do, when the entire wing on one side broke off due to fatigue. This has happened at least 4 times to the T-38; Rhine's kid and fellow IP were the only survivors, to my knowledge.
That is why the wings are now replaced on a cycle/hour basis. We are currently on the 4th or 5th iteration of wing. Each time, they beef it up. Each time, they make it heavier...which exacerbates the problem.
All the new TXs are single-engine. Ever have to shut one down in the T-38? Makes for an interesting philosophical discussion....
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 122
I think AAR on a trainer is a waste of money. You can get good learning through IFF if it is built with the same wingloading as a frontline fighter, minus similar power to save money. That way you can get similar buffet and turn performance. The T-38 does not replicate any of this well and is frankly a lot more sketchy in the traffic pattern than any operational fighter. An optional radar and two hardpoints may not be a bad idea if export sales are a consideration.
#66
I think AAR on a trainer is a waste of money. You can get good learning through IFF if it is built with the same wingloading as a frontline fighter, minus similar power to save money. That way you can get similar buffet and turn performance. The T-38 does not replicate any of this well and is frankly a lot more sketchy in the traffic pattern than any operational fighter. An optional radar and two hardpoints may not be a bad idea if export sales are a consideration.
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 122
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