North American T-39A 'Sabreliner'
Built by North American Aviation Corp. Used as a utility transport, small cargo flights, and pilot proficiency training. First flight of the T-39A was on June 30, 1960, with the designation being changed to CT-39A in June, 1977. It carried a crew of two, with room for four passengers.
USAF S/N 61-660 is a T-39A-1-NA, one of 143 T-39As built by North American Aviation in Inglewood, California. It was delivered to the USAF in June, 1962 and assigned to the 3902nd Air Base Wing (SAC), Offutt AFB, Nebraska. In April, 1963 it was sent to the 22nd Bomb Wing (SAC), March AFB, California. In January, 1974 it went to the 6th Bomb Wing (SAC), Minot AFB, North Dakota; then returned to the 22nd Bomb Wing in February, 1974. From June, 1975 it was assigned to either the 1400th Military Airlift Squadron (MAC), McClellan AFB, California; or the 63rd Military Airlift Wing (MAC), Norton AFB, California. It was retired to the museum in August, 1985.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Accommodations: Two pilots and four passengers.
Power Plants: Two 3,000 lb thrust Pratt & Whitney J60-P-3 turbojets.
Dimensions:
Span: 44 ft 5 in.
Length: 43 ft 9 in.
Height: 16 ft 0 in.
Weight: Empty - 9,300 lbs. Gross - 17,760 lbs.
Performance:
Max. Speed: 595 mph at 36,000 ft.
Service Ceiling: 39,000 ft.
Range: 1,725 miles.