T-38 Talon NASANorthrop T 38 Talon NASA airplane model. Soar to new heights with the T 38 Talon NASA. This model of the iconic NASA pilot trainer is crafted from mahogany and built to inspire the next generation of astronauts. Dare to dream big and fly your way toward success! The NASA T 38 Talon is a twin engine, high altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and