The prototype Sabreliner first flew in 1958 as the T-39 military high speed transport and trainer. Initial production was of the T-39A (143 built) which entered service with the US Air Force in 1960. The T-39B (6 built) were specialist trainers and the T-39D (10 built) was for the US Navy. The civil Model 40 had a third window on each side of the fuselage and apart from improved avionics and interior was very similar to the military T-39. A few Model 40’s were designated Model 40A with a maximum take-off weight of 19,612lb (8903kg). At least 70 Sabreliner 40’s and ex-military T-39’s remain airworthy in civil markings.

N116SC                c/n 282-1                         USA

11 seat executive jet first flown in 1963

Engines: 2x 3000lb.s.t.(13.35kN) Pratt & Whitney J60                                                                    Length: 43’9.5"(13.34m)                                                                                     Height: 16’0"(4.87m)Wingspan: 44’5"(13.53m)                                                                                               No.built: 137 Range: 2050miles(3299km)                                                             Cruising speed: 495mph(796kmh) Empty weight: 9805lb(4451kg)                                           Maximum take-off weight: 18,650lb(8467kg)