Temco TT Pinto
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The Temco '''Model 51''' had been initially proposed to the US Air Force in response to an Air Force competition for a jet-powered primary trainer, which was won by the Cessna [[T-37 Tweet]]. The concept behind the Model 51 was an attempt to provide primary training in a jet-powered aircraft. The official name for the Model 51 was the '''Pinto'''.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} |
The Temco '''Model 51''' had been initially proposed to the US Air Force in response to an Air Force competition for a jet-powered primary trainer, which was won by the Cessna [[T-37 Tweet]]. The concept behind the Model 51 was an attempt to provide primary training in a jet-powered aircraft. The official name for the Model 51 was the '''Pinto'''.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} |
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The Pinto was a mid-wing, tricycle landing gear trainer with an enclosed [[cockpit]] powered by a single [[Continental Motors Company|Continental Motors]] J69-T-9 (license-built [[Turbomeca Marboré]]) [[jet engine]]. The aircraft carried no armament. |
The Pinto was a mid-wing, tricycle landing gear trainer with an enclosed [[cockpit]] powered by a single [[Continental Motors Company|Continental Motors]] J69-T-9 (license-built [[Turbomeca Marboré]]) [[jet engine]]. The aircraft carried no armament. |
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The TT-1s were equipped with many of the same features found in operational jets, including ejection seats, liquid oxygen equipment, speed brakes, along with typical flight controls and instrument panels. Although the flight characteristics were considered good, the "wave off" capability was rated marginal due to being slightly underpowered.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} |
The TT-1s were equipped with many of the same features found in operational jets, including ejection seats, liquid oxygen equipment, speed brakes, along with typical flight controls and instrument panels. Although the flight characteristics were considered good, the "wave off" capability was rated marginal due to being slightly underpowered.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} |
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