Northrop T-38 Talon vs. DC-10 Air Tanker
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Northrop T-38 Talon |
versus |
DC-10 Air Tanker |
14.1 m |
46 ft 4 in |
length |
55.40 m |
181 ft 10 in |
3.9 m |
12 ft 10 in |
height |
17.7 m |
58 ft 1 in |
7.7 m |
25 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
50.4 m |
165 ft 4 in |
Two General Electric J85-GE-5A turbojet engines |
engines |
3 x General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofan engines |
2,050 pounds dry thrust; 2,900 with afterburners |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 52,500 lbf |
4,100 pounds dry thrust; 5,800 with afterburners |
total thrust |
Approximately 157,500 lbf |
12,093 lb |
5,485 kg |
MTOW |
186,880 kg |
412,000 lb |
1,759 km |
950 nm |
range |
3,000 nm |
5,556 km |
745 kts |
1,380 km/h |
cruise speed |
490 kts |
304 mph |
Two (student and instructor) |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.