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{{Note|As of July 2015, this aircraft cannot be downloaded from the Dave Culp hangar.  A separate version of this aircraft project can be downloaded [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/hangar/viewdownload/8-military-jets/114-northrop-t-38c-talon here].}}  
{{Note|As of July 2015, this aircraft cannot be downloaded from the Dave Culp hangar.  A separate version of this aircraft project can be downloaded [http://www.fguk.eu/index.php/hangar/viewdownload/8-military-jets/114-northrop-t-38c-talon here].}}  


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FlightGear's T-38 uses a 2D cockpit, and demonstrates how instruments can be minimized and maximized in 2D panels.  Although the real aircraft does not have a radar, it was chosen to be a demonstrator of radar in the simulator, and can therefore display AI aircraft on a radar screen.
FlightGear's T-38 uses a 2D cockpit, and demonstrates how instruments can be minimized and maximized in 2D panels.  Although the real aircraft does not have a radar, it was chosen to be a demonstrator of radar in the simulator, and can therefore display AI aircraft on a radar screen.
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== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
== Development status/Issues/Todo ==

Revision as of 20:50, 16 July 2015

Note  As of July 2015, this aircraft cannot be downloaded from the Dave Culp hangar. A separate version of this aircraft project can be downloaded here.
Northrop T-38 Talon
Northrop T-38.jpg
Type Advanced trainer
Author(s)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
  • /David Culp (FDM)
    Erik Hofman (model)
FDM /JSBSim, /JSBSim, /JSBSim, /JSBSim, /JSBSim, /JSBSim, /JSBSim, /JSBSim
--aircraft= T38
Status Early production
Supports Mid-air refueling

The Northrop T-38 Talon is a two-seat, twin-engined supersonic jet trainer. It was the world's first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service as of 2015 in air forces throughout the world.

The United States Air Force (USAF) operates the most T-38s. In addition to training USAF pilots, the T-38 is used by NASA. The US Naval Test Pilot School is the principal US Navy operator (other T-38s were previously used as USN aggressor aircraft until replaced by the similar Northrop F-5 Tiger II). Pilots of other NATO nations fly the T-38 in joint training programs with USAF pilots.

As of 2015, the T-38 has been in service for over 50 years with its original operator, the United States Air Force.

FlightGear's T-38 uses a 2D cockpit, and demonstrates how instruments can be minimized and maximized in 2D panels. Although the real aircraft does not have a radar, it was chosen to be a demonstrator of radar in the simulator, and can therefore display AI aircraft on a radar screen.

Development status/Issues/Todo

Note  As of May 2009, some of these have been addressed in the latest release on Dave Culp's site here.

Outside

  • Flaps are extended by default
  • Front cockpit seat is not solid, and can be seen through when looking from behind.
  • No pilot or co-pilot visible in cockpit
  • Aircraft has no shadow
  • No aircraft lighting available

Cockpit

  • No textures used
  • No stick, rudder, throttle, gear and flap objects

General

  • Engines have no sound
  • Engine sound in cockpit does not differ from outside engine sound
  • No HUD available
  • No sound when toggling flaps

External links