T-38 aircraft modified with an F-5 wing

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1994-01-28

1996-03-05

Kashnikow, Andres

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuselage and body construction

2441291, 244130, 244199, B64C 126, B64C 2306

Patent

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054960010

ABSTRACT:
A T-38 trainer aircraft that is modified to have the wings of an F-5 fighter aircraft. The F-5 wings have leading edge flaps which increase aircraft maneuverability and allow the plane to be landed at a lower speed. The F-5 wing is coupled to existing wing joints of the fuselage by fittings which increase the angle of incidence of the aircraft approximately 2.degree.. The increased angle of incidence provides the pilot with a greater over the cone field of view. The modified T-38 also has a pair of forward strakes located on the leading edge of the aircraft nacelles. The forward strakes further increase the performance of the plane. Attached to the tail of the aircraft are a pair of aft strakes which counteract the pitch created by the forward strakes.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4381091 (1983-04-01), Pegram
patent: 4569494 (1986-02-01), Sakata

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