Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins in Houston County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
T-39A “Sabreliner”
Aircraft Collection
— Museum of Aviation —
By North American
The T-39 was developed by North American Aviation, Inc, as a private venture to meet a USAF requirement for a twin-jet utility trainer. The prototype T-39 made its first flight on 16 September 1958. In January 1959, the USAF placed a production order and on 30 June 1960, the first production T-39A made its initial flight. In all, 143 T-39As and 6 T-39Bs were built for the USAF; another 62 T-39 variants were produced for the Navy. After the bulk of military contracts had been met, the Sabreliner entered the commercial market where it became a highly successful executive jet transport.
Warner Robins Air Logistics Center supported the communication and navigational systems in the T-39 during its USAF service, The Sabreliner on display was delivered to the USAF in February 1963 and assigned to the 2848th Air Base Wing at Norton AFB, California. It later served with several units in Europe and was retired from the 1402nd Military Airlift Squadron at Maxwell AFB, Alabama in May 1985 and flown to the Museum for display.
Specifications:
Span: 44 ft. 6 in.
Length: 44 ft.
Height: 16 ft.
Weight: 18,650 lbs. loaded
Armament: None
Engines: Two General Electric J60-P-3 turbojets of 3,000 lbs. thrust ea.
Crew: Two plus seven passengers
Cost: $810,000
Serial Number: 62-4461
Performance: Maximum speed: 538 mph.
Cruising speed: 500 mph.
Range: 1,700 miles
Service ceiling: 42,000 ft.
Erected by Museum of Aviation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1958.
Location. 32° 35.467′ N, 83° 35.14′ W. Marker is in Warner Robins, Georgia, in Houston County. It is in Robins Air Force Base. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Heritage Boulevard and Oak Avenue (U.S. 129), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the grounds of the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, GA. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1942 Heritage Blvd, Warner Robins GA 31098, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. KC-97L “Stratofreighter” (a few steps from this marker); Fairchild C-123K Provider (within shouting distance of this marker); EC-121K “Constellation” (within shouting distance of this marker); C-54G “Skymaster” (within shouting distance of this marker); AC-130A “Spectre” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C-119C “Flying Boxcar” (about 300 feet away); POW/MIA Memorial (about 600 feet away); Eugene Jacques Bullard (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warner Robins.
Also see . . .
1. T-39A “Sabreliner”. (Submitted on June 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Museum of Aviation in Warner Robbins. (Submitted on June 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.