Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5418
Northrop T-38A Talon Diecast Model
USNTPS, NAS Patuxent River, MD, August 2005 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Northrop T-38A Talon | | 7.75" | | 4.25" |
In 2005, the US Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) operated the T-38A Talon as a high performance jet trainer at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. The T-38A was used to teach fixed wing test pilot and flight test engineer students advanced formation flying, handling qualities evaluation, performance testing, and systems analysis. Its supersonic capability and precise handling made it ideal for demonstrating test techniques applicable to frontline aircraft. USNTPS students flew the T-38A to develop disciplined test planning, data collection, and reporting skills. The aircraft supported both Navy and joint service students, contributing to the school's mission of training professional flight test personnel.
Designed as a supersonic jet trainer to replace the T-33, the T-38 was based on the F-5 Freedom Fighter airframe and was first flown on March 10th, 1959. The pressurized tandem-seat cockpit offers excellent visibility for both student and instructor and provides a comfortable training environment. Being both lightweight and nimble, the T-38 is used extensively to prepare military pilots for high performance jet aircraft and has earned the nickname "White Rocket". The T-38 was famously flown by the USAF Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron during the 1970s and proved popular with NASA who use it as an astronaut trainer and chase-plane. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master 1:72 scale T-38 Talon family recreates the sleek twin-engine supersonic trainer in T-38A, T-38C and AT-38B configurations. The mold captures the narrow tandem-seat cockpit, short wings, side air intakes and twin exhausts that give the Talon its distinctive profile. Display features include canopies that can be configured open or closed, interchangeable extended or retracted landing gear, crew figures and a display stand for an in-flight configuration. The armed AT-38B includes an installable gun pod. Die-cast metal construction is complemented by detailed cockpit interiors, wheel wells, antennas, engine exhausts and finely reproduced surface features.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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