CL-41 Tutor vs CM 170 Magister

Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Picture of CL-41 Tutor
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 212 units
Average unit price $-- million
French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Picture of CM 170 Magister
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 million
Wing area 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 782 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,564 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,195 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Canadair CL-41 Tutor
Wing area 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 715 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Fouga CM 170 Magister

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-41 Tutor by Royal Canadian Air Force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or CM 170 Magister?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or CM 170 Magister?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or CM 170 Magister?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or CM 170 Magister?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 7 years before the CL-41 Tutor which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.