The Northrop T-38 Talon is an American supersonic jet trainer. It was the world's first supersonic trainer and to date, is also the most produced. It remains in service as of 2010 in air forces throughout the world. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the largest user. In addition to USAF pilots, the T-38 is used in the United States by NASA astronauts, with the aircraft bailed to NASA from USAF. The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School is the principal U.S. Navy operator (other T-38s were previously used as USN aggressor aircraft until replaced by the similar F-5 Tiger II), as well as some NATO pilots participating in joint training programs, also fly the T-38. Item No 02852 Item Name US T-38A Talon Bar Code 9580208028521 Scale 1:48 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 300mm Wingspan: 165mm Total Parts 80+ Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 1 piece Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 5 sprues Paint Schemes USAF Released Date 2013-12 More Features "The kit consists of over 80 parts , includes 5 clear parts - fuselage&wing with finely engraved panel lines"