Commentary
The U.S. Air Force’s legendary T-38 Talon is slated to be replaced, but it won’t happen overnight. After more than six decades as the backbone of advanced jet training, the world’s first supersonic trainer is receiving one final round of heavy structural overhauls and avionics sustainment. That will ensure it can continue to do its job over a phase-in period for the new jet trainer that could easily extend to 10 years.
