Cessna T-37 Tweet
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 12 October 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1269 units |
Technical specifications
| Version: T-37B | |
|---|---|
| Operational range | 1,500 km (932 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 684 km/h (425 mph) |
| Wing area | 17 m² (183.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m (33.1 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9.2 ft) |
| Length | 9 m (29.5 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 11,948 m (39,199 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1,840 kg (4,057 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,980 kg (6,570 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 x turbojets Continental J69-T-25 delivering 465 kgf each |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pakistan | 28 | |
All operators
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
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🇧🇷 Brazil
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🇨🇱 Chile
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🇩🇪 Germany
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🇬🇷 Greece
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🇯🇴 Jordan
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🇰🇠Cambodia
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🇰🇷 South Korea
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🇲🇲 Myanmar
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🇵🇰 Pakistan
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🇵🇪 Peru
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🇵🇹 Portugal
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🇹🇠Thailand
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🇹🇷 Turkey
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🇺🇸 United States
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🇻🇳 Vietnam
Description
The Cessna T-37 Tweet is a military trainer aircraft primarily developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). Introduced in the 1950s, it played a significant role in training military pilots for over five decades. Designed to provide pilots with experience in jet-powered flight, the T-37 Tweet features a twin-engine configuration and tandem seating arrangement. Its straightforward and reliable design, along with its relatively low operational costs, made it a popular choice for numerous air forces around the world. Although primarily utilized as a trainer aircraft, the T-37 Tweet has also seen limited service in light attack and observation roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of aircraft is the T-37 Tweet?
The Cessna T-37 Tweet is a military training aircraft aircraft developed by Cessna and entered service in 1957.
What is the maximum speed of the T-37 Tweet?
The Cessna T-37 Tweet has a maximum speed of 684 km/h (425 mph).
What is the range of the T-37 Tweet?
The Cessna T-37 Tweet has an operational range of 1,500 km (932 miles). This range can vary based on payload, altitude, and mission profile.
When did the T-37 Tweet first fly?
The Cessna T-37 Tweet made its first flight on October 12, 1954. It entered operational service in 1957.
How many T-37 Tweet have been built?
Approximately 1,269 units of the Cessna T-37 Tweet have been produced since it entered service in 1957.
Which countries operate the T-37 Tweet?
The Cessna T-37 Tweet is operated by 1 countries with approximately 28 aircraft in active service. The largest operators include Pakistan.
What is the service ceiling of the T-37 Tweet?
The Cessna T-37 Tweet has a service ceiling of 11,948 meters (39,199 feet). This is the maximum altitude at which the aircraft can maintain controlled flight.
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