What plane is this??
 

Hi guys! This plane sits at Moffett field - does anyone know what it is?
Thanks! :)
Tor

RE: What plane is this??
 

sabreliner

RE: What plane is this??
 

It looks like a North American T-39 Sabreliner that has seen better days.

Jim

RE: What plane is this??
 

Is't it a Sabreliner?

http://www.pimaair.org/images/collec..._MG_2286_a.jpg

RE: What plane is this??
 

Tor,

Took a few minutes to figure out where you found that jet at Moffett using Google Maps. Why is it in that area of the base I have no idea. Scrap maybe, but I see some water craft too. Strange.

Also, for about 8 months now I've seen this Alpha Jet flying around Silicon Valley. It's so sleek and quite as it does the traffic pattern. It looks like its a permanent part of the activities going on at the base. I'm not sure what division of NASA is using it and for what reason. It would be interesting to know.

RE: What plane is this??
 

Ok did a little research. The jet is owned and operated by H211, LLC, which is owned by the Google founders. Looks like it's being leased to NASA for some greenhouse gas experiments.

[link]http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/23/a-new-fighter-jet-for-googles-founders/[/link]

[link]http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/news/releases/2011/11-45AR.html[/link]

[link]http://o3.arb.ca.gov/research/calnex2010/Afternoon/LauraIraci.pdf[/link]

Here's another link to a forum discussing the jet...

[link]http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=243398&st=20[/link]

RE: What plane is this??
 

Yep, personal toys of Larry and Serge.

RE: What plane is this??
 

Thanks, guys!! Mystery solved!! :D