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12-20-2016 | 03:59 PM
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12-22-2016 | 11:00 AM
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Northrop Grumman claims that all T-38s were delivered on time, at or below the contract price, and met the promised performance goals. If true, that's a rare accomplishment in defense procurement.
T-38 Talon
T-38 Talon
12-22-2016 | 12:05 PM
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Irony: it was being chased by a T-38....
Impressions:
Surprisingly large left rudder input just a few seconds into the takeoff roll.
Canopy seems way too big. Yeah, you don't want the claustrophobia of the T-38, but it seemed overkill. Does it really help vis, or is it to meet a "Same size as an F-16" criteria?
It's a big airplane, and even with a much more efficient turbofan than the J85s, I seriously doubt the flying cost per hour will be equal to---let alone be less than---the Talon.
Narrow-base F-16/F-104 style gear. How wobbly will that be for neophytes?
It looks cool, and I'm sure high-AoA characteristics will be far superior to the 38.
Waiting to see the Northrop entry.
As I recall, the first ones (FY61) were $440k each, and the final ones were $960k.
Impressions:
Surprisingly large left rudder input just a few seconds into the takeoff roll.
Canopy seems way too big. Yeah, you don't want the claustrophobia of the T-38, but it seemed overkill. Does it really help vis, or is it to meet a "Same size as an F-16" criteria?
It's a big airplane, and even with a much more efficient turbofan than the J85s, I seriously doubt the flying cost per hour will be equal to---let alone be less than---the Talon.
Narrow-base F-16/F-104 style gear. How wobbly will that be for neophytes?
It looks cool, and I'm sure high-AoA characteristics will be far superior to the 38.
Waiting to see the Northrop entry.
Northrop Grumman claims that all T-38s were delivered on time, at or below the contract price, and met the promised performance goals. If true, that's a rare accomplishment in defense procurement.
12-22-2016 | 01:20 PM
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Jaw-dropping
Not many things can generate nostalgia for Webb AFB (Big Spring, TX), but the T-38 does. We new students were shown a slide and told: "This particular aircraft set a record -- brake release to 40,000 feet in 90 seconds. You can fly it, because it's sitting out there on the ramp." 
12-23-2016 | 02:56 AM
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Irony: it was being chased by a T-38....
Impressions:
Surprisingly large left rudder input just a few seconds into the takeoff roll.
Canopy seems way too big. Yeah, you don't want the claustrophobia of the T-38, but it seemed overkill. Does it really help vis, or is it to meet a "Same size as an F-16" criteria?
It's a big airplane, and even with a much more efficient turbofan than the J85s, I seriously doubt the flying cost per hour will be equal to---let alone be less than---the Talon.
Narrow-base F-16/F-104 style gear. How wobbly will that be for neophytes?
It looks cool, and I'm sure high-AoA characteristics will be far superior to the 38.
Waiting to see the Northrop entry.
As I recall, the first ones (FY61) were $440k each, and the final ones were $960k.
Impressions:
Surprisingly large left rudder input just a few seconds into the takeoff roll.
Canopy seems way too big. Yeah, you don't want the claustrophobia of the T-38, but it seemed overkill. Does it really help vis, or is it to meet a "Same size as an F-16" criteria?
It's a big airplane, and even with a much more efficient turbofan than the J85s, I seriously doubt the flying cost per hour will be equal to---let alone be less than---the Talon.
Narrow-base F-16/F-104 style gear. How wobbly will that be for neophytes?
It looks cool, and I'm sure high-AoA characteristics will be far superior to the 38.
Waiting to see the Northrop entry.
As I recall, the first ones (FY61) were $440k each, and the final ones were $960k.
The left rudder inputs aren't a big deal there IMHO, my sense is like the Hornet/SuperHornet, the rudders are tied to NWS so you'll see them deflect with even small inputs to the rudder pedals(NWS). My guess is that the rudder effectiveness at that low of an airspeed is nil. Just my $.02.
12-24-2016 | 07:06 PM
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Would be interesting to see what the larger two seat canopy does for the departure characteristics, it was a problem early on with the F/A-18 B/D before the updated flight control computer software mitigated some of that.
The left rudder inputs aren't a big deal there IMHO, my sense is like the Hornet/SuperHornet, the rudders are tied to NWS so you'll see them deflect with even small inputs to the rudder pedals(NWS). My guess is that the rudder effectiveness at that low of an airspeed is nil. Just my $.02.
The left rudder inputs aren't a big deal there IMHO, my sense is like the Hornet/SuperHornet, the rudders are tied to NWS so you'll see them deflect with even small inputs to the rudder pedals(NWS). My guess is that the rudder effectiveness at that low of an airspeed is nil. Just my $.02.
My point on the rudder input: usually, especially on a first-flight, a guy is going to line-up VERY straight. On brake release, unless there is a sizeable crosswind (or the ABs don't light symmetrically...but wait!! This only has one) it is rare to see such a huge stabbing motion of an input.
Yes, All the tactical planes I flew in the Air force had the rudder tied to the NWS, so that's not surprising.
If it was crosswind, we'd have probably seen a series of progressively smaller---or just one small steady---input(s).
It seemed like it didn't want to go where he wanted it, whether initial line-up, a dragging brake, a crosswind...and took a surprisingly (to me) large boot-full to fix it.
12-27-2016 | 08:40 AM
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Agreed on departure characteristics. I've been told the two-seat Eagles are the same way (easy to depart).
My point on the rudder input: usually, especially on a first-flight, a guy is going to line-up VERY straight. On brake release, unless there is a sizeable crosswind (or the ABs don't light symmetrically...but wait!! This only has one) it is rare to see such a huge stabbing motion of an input.
Yes, All the tactical planes I flew in the Air force had the rudder tied to the NWS, so that's not surprising.
If it was crosswind, we'd have probably seen a series of progressively smaller---or just one small steady---input(s).
It seemed like it didn't want to go where he wanted it, whether initial line-up, a dragging brake, a crosswind...and took a surprisingly (to me) large boot-full to fix it.
My point on the rudder input: usually, especially on a first-flight, a guy is going to line-up VERY straight. On brake release, unless there is a sizeable crosswind (or the ABs don't light symmetrically...but wait!! This only has one) it is rare to see such a huge stabbing motion of an input.
Yes, All the tactical planes I flew in the Air force had the rudder tied to the NWS, so that's not surprising.
If it was crosswind, we'd have probably seen a series of progressively smaller---or just one small steady---input(s).
It seemed like it didn't want to go where he wanted it, whether initial line-up, a dragging brake, a crosswind...and took a surprisingly (to me) large boot-full to fix it.
I wouldn't read too much into it. It's a Boeing product so whatever happens, handeling will be the least of its problems.
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