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NASA Northrop T-38 Talon Chase Plane - N923NA, STS-3 Mission for Space Shuttle "Columbia", White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, March 30th, 1982 (1:72 Scale)
NASA Northrop T-38 Talon Chase Plane - N923NA, STS-3 Mission for Space Shuttle "Columbia", White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, March 30th, 1982

Hobby Master NASA Northrop T-38 Talon Chase Plane - N923NA, STS-3 Mission for Space Shuttle "Columbia", White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, March 30th, 1982




 
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Hobby Master HA5401 NASA Northrop T-38 Talon Chase Plane - N923NA, STS-3 Mission for Space Shuttle "Columbia", White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, March 30th, 1982 (1:72 Scale) "First, I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important for the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish."
- Excerpted from President John F. Kennedy's speech delivered before a joint session of Congress, May 25th, 1961

The Northrop T-38 Talon is a two-seat, twin-engine 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 2013 in air forces throughout the world.

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the largest operator of the T-38. 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 2012, the T-38 has been in service for over 50 years with its original operator (the USAF).

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a NASA Northrop T-38 Talon chase plane that was involved in STS-3 Mission for Space Shuttle "Columbia", then deployed to New Mexico on March 30th, 1982. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 4-1/4-inches
Length: 7-3/4-inches

Release Date: April 2017

Historical Account: "STS-3" - STS-3 was NASA's third Space Shuttle mission, and was the third mission for the Space Shuttle Columbia. It launched on March 22nd, 1982, and landed eight days later on March 30th. The mission involved extensive orbital endurance testing of the Columbia itself, as well as numerous scientific experiments. STS-3 was the first shuttle launch with an unpainted external tank, and the only mission to land at the White Sands Space Harbor near Las Cruces, New Mexico. The shuttle was forced to land at White Sands due to flooding at its originally planned landing site, Edwards Air Force Base.

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Interchangeable landing gear
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with display stand

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