T-39 Sabre Liner
(Photo: USAF Museum)
President
Lyndon Johnson used this aircraft from 1968 until 1973 while at his home in Texas.
Originally, the Sabre Liner (USAF designation T-39) was
developed by North American aviation as a twin jet utility trainer. This type of aircraft
was successfully converted for the commercial market as an executive jet transport.
SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 44 ft. 6 in.
Length: 44 ft.
Height: 16 ft.
Weight: 18,650 lbs. loaded
Armament: None
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney J-60s of 3,000 lbs. thrust
each
Crew: Two plus seven passengers
Cost: $810,000
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 538 mph.
Cruising speed: 500 mph.
Range: 1,700 miles
Service Ceiling: 42,000
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