T-1A Jayhawk

USAF photo by TSgt. John McDowell

Mission
The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer. It is used by the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command to train student pilots to fly airlift or tanker aircraft.

Characteristics
Primary Function: Advanced trainer for airlift and tanker pilots
Contractor: Raytheon Corp.
Power Plant: Two Pratt and Whitney JT15D-5 turbofan engines
Thrust: 2,900 pounds, each engine
Length: 48 feet, 5 inches (14.75 meters)
Height: 13 feet, 11 inches (4.24 meters)
Wingspan: 43 feet, 6 inches (13.25 meters)
Speed: 538 miles per hour (Mach 0.73)
Ceiling: 41,000 feet (12,500 meters)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 16,100 pounds (7,303 kilograms)
Range: More than 2,100 nautical miles
Armament: None
Unit Cost: $4.1 million
Crew: Three (pilot, co-pilot, instructor pilot)
Date Deployed: February 1992
Inventory: Active force = 154 (180 anticipated by end of 1997); National Guard = 0; Reserve = 0

 

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