T-38 Talons in a four-ship formation are twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainers used by the 50th Fighter Training Squadron, Columbus AFB, Miss. in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. Primarily Air Education and Training Command uses it for undergraduate pilot and pilot instructor training. Student pilots fly the T-38A to learn supersonic techniques, aerobatics, formation, night and instrument flying and cross-country navigation. More than 60,000 pilots have earned their wings in the T-38A. Air Education and Training Command uses a modified version, the AT-38B, to prepare pilots for fighter aircraft such as the F-15, F-16, A-10 and F-111. This model carries external armament and weapons delivery equipment for training.