Northrop T-38s two-seat, supersonic trainers were used by NASA Dryden's research pilots for proficiency and mission support flights. With its lower fuel burn rate and maintenance costs, the T-38 was cheaper to operate than the larger and faster F-18s.
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Northrop T-38 two-seat, supersonic trainers were used by NASA Dryden’s research pilots for proficiency and mission support flights. With its lower fuel burn rate and maintenance costs, the T-38 was cheaper to operate than the larger and faster F-18s.