The Northrop AT-38 Talon is a single-engine, supersonic jet trainer aircraft developed by Northrop Corporation for the United States Air Force. It was designed to replace the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star and entered service in 1961.
The AT-38 is a versatile aircraft that has been used for a variety of purposes, including pilot training, close air support, and forward air control. It has also been used by several other countries, including Germany, Turkey, and Singapore.