The Cessna T-37 Tweet (Cessna Model 318) was the primary trainer plane for fighter pilots in the U.S. Military for over 50 years. The planes were rolled out in 1954, and were popular with instructors because of the side by side seating. T-37s were known for making a high pitch whistle noise, and were sometimes called, "The Tweet," "Tweety Bird," and even "Screamin' mimi." The T-37 had a very poor safety record, though some attribute this to the fact that it was so often used to train inexperienced pilots.

Type:
Military Trainer

Powerplant:
2 x Continental-Teledyne J69 T-25 Turbojets

Max speed:
425 m.p.h.

Ceiling:
35,100 ft.

Range:
575 mi.

Weights:
Gross 6,600 lbs.

Weapons:
None

Dimensions:
Span 33 ft. 9 in.
Length 29 ft. 3 in.
Height 9 ft. 2 in.