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Temco Model 51 Pinto N78856
Temco Model 51 Pinto N78856, the protoype of the TT-1, first flown on 26 March 1956. The production TT-1 was ordered by the United States Navy in a small batch, to assess training using jet-powered aircraft from 1959. Date: 1956
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1956 1959 Assess Batch Flown Jet Powered Ordered Pinto Protoype Temco
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This photograph captures the Temco Model 51 Pinto, registration number N78856, during its inaugural flight on March 26, 1956. The prototype, manufactured by Temco (Texas Instruments Incorporated's Engineering and Manufacturing Company), marked a significant milestone in aviation history as the first jet-powered primary trainer for the United States military. The Temco Model 51 Pinto was designed to replace the propeller-driven T-28 Trojan trainer, and the production version, known as the TT-1, was ordered by the United States Navy in a small batch in 1959 to assess the feasibility of using jet-powered aircraft for pilot training. The TT-1 featured a pair of Rolls-Royce Dart Mk 2 engines, capable of delivering 3,800 pounds of thrust each, providing the aircraft with impressive performance and handling characteristics. The Temco Model 51 Pinto's sleek design and advanced technology set it apart from its predecessors, paving the way for a new generation of military trainers. Although the production TT-1s were eventually replaced by other jet trainers, such as the T-34 Mentor and T-37 Tweet, the Temco Model 51 Pinto remains an important chapter in the history of military aviation training.
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