The Cessna T-37 Tweet, designated Model 318 by Cessna, is a small, economical twin-engine jet trainer that served for decades as the primary trainer of the United States Air Force and of several other air forces. Cessna was one of eight manufacturers to answer the Trainer Experimental request of early 1952, offering a twin-jet design with side-by-side seating that the Air Force liked because instructor and student could interact closely. The prototype XT-37 first flew on 12 October 1954, and the Air Force received its first production T-37A in June 1956. The T-37B had uprated J69 engines and better avionics, and 1,269 T-37s of all versions were built before production ended in 1975. The Air Force withdrew its last T-37 in 2009, replacing it with the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II. An armed T-37C and the A-37 Dragonfly attack aircraft were developed from it.
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Engine Class Top Speed (km/h) Maximum Mass (kg) Engine2 x Continental-Teledyne J69-T-25 turbojets, 1,025 lbf thrust each 1 Comparison
Body StyleAircraft (no road body style) 1 Connections
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Cessna was one of eight aircraft manufacturers to respond to the TX request, the company designed a twin-jet aircraft with side-by-side seating that it internally designated as the Model 318.
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1. Cessna T-37 Tweet (Wikipedia)
Lead, maiden flight
On 12 October 1954, the prototype XT-37 performed its maiden flight.
Specifications (T-37B), powerplant
Powerplant: 2 × Continental-Teledyne J69-T-25 turbojets, 1,025 lbf (4.56 kN) thrust each
Specifications (T-37B), empty weight
Empty weight: 4,056 lb (1,840 kg)
Specifications (T-37B), maximum takeoff weight
Max takeoff weight: 6,574 lb (2,982 kg)
Specifications (T-37B), maximum speed
Maximum speed: 425 mph (684 km/h, 369 kn)
Lead, production total
A total of 1,269 T-37s were constructed prior to production ending in 1975.
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The Cessna T-37 Tweet (designated Model 318 by Cessna) is a small, economical twin-engine jet trainer aircraft. It was flown for decades as a primary trainer of the United States Air Force (USAF) as well as in the air forces of several other nations.
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A total of 1,269 T-37s were constructed prior to production ending in 1975.
Lead, maker
Cessna was one of eight aircraft manufacturers to respond to the TX request, the company designed a twin-jet aircraft with side-by-side seating that it internally designated as the Model 318.
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small, economical twin-engine jet trainer aircraft
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