{"product_id":"custom-nasa-at-38b-talon-n864na","title":"Custom NASA AT-38B Talon N864NA","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_NASA-AT-38B_hero01_480x269_7882ebb3-5622-4beb-8dda-74e02a6e8f69.jpg?v=1776190978\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe test pilot’s Talon.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese PlaneTags are made from NASA AT-38B Talon N864NA, an aircraft that supported research missions and pilot proficiency at the highest levels of flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom advanced military training to NASA flight operations, this aircraft was built to push boundaries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_NASA-AT-38B_hero02_480x269_1b6847b7-11f0-4001-bd2f-87fb68abccf3.jpg?v=1776192488\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Northrop AT-38B Talon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Northrop Corporation, the T-38 Talon was the world’s first supersonic trainer. Since its introduction in the 1960s, it has prepared generations of pilots for high-performance aircraft and continues to serve with NASA today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast, lightweight, and highly responsive, the T-38 remains a critical platform for building precision, discipline, and real-world flight experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eN864NA – From Weapons Training to NASA Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the U.S. Air Force as a T-38A, this aircraft was later converted into the AT-38B configuration for advanced weapons and tactical training. That role required a higher level of pilot skill, preparing crews for complex, high-performance missions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter its military service, the aircraft was transferred to NASA and operated at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. At Armstrong, N864NA supported research operations and pilot proficiency, helping restore T-38 operations after a decade-long absence. It was flown by NASA test pilots, including Kelly Latimer, representing the next generation of aerospace research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2013, the aircraft completed its final journey aboard the Aero Spacelines Super Guppy, marking the end of its operational life.This was a jet designed to explore the limits off light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_T-38BA_Gallery01_480x600_63e4b16b-66fb-446e-a640-148ddc3a3137.jpg?v=1776192842\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_T-38B_sample.jpg?v=1776293051\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northrop Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e AT-38B Talon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e N864NA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Force S\/N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68-8113\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 (Pilot + Co-pilot\/Passenger) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 ft 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 ft 4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ft 10 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,140 mi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mach 1.08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,500 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12,700 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x General Electric J85-GE-5 Turbojet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach PlaneTag is made from authentic aircraft skin sourced from N864NA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter retirement, sections of the aircraft were carefully preserved and transformed through MotoArt’s process. The material is cut, finished, and individually stamped, ensuring every tag is unique. Each piece carries the marks of its time in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from authentic NASA AT-38B Talon aircraft skin (N864NA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique serial number on each tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and durable aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Other Talon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN864NA represents the test pilot’s side of NASA flight. Its counterpart, N910NA, a NASA T-38N, played a different role, supporting astronaut training and spaceflight operations out of Houston. 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