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A-1 Skyraider vs T-28 Trojan

A-1 Skyraider vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 518 vs 552 km/h, range 2,118 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 3,856 kg, built 3,180 vs 1,948 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
A-1 Skyraider T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas North American
First flight 18 March 1945 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1946 1950
Number produced 3180 units 1948 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 37.2 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 12.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.8 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or T-28 Trojan?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or T-28 Trojan?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or T-28 Trojan?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or T-28 Trojan?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 4 years before the T-28 Trojan which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or T-28 Trojan?
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in greater numbers with 3,180 units compared to 1,948 units of the T-28 Trojan.