T-38 TALON (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption SwRI will help maintain the structural integrity of the T-38 Talon, a two-seat supersonic training aircraft introduced in 1961, as part of a new U.S. Air Force contract. Credit United States Air Force Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.