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CL-41 Tutor vs T-38 Talon

CL-41 Tutor vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 782 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,519 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 4,990 vs 5,670 kg, built 212 vs 1,189 units.

Canadair CL-41 Tutor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-41 Tutor
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
CL-41 Tutor T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Northrop
First flight 13 January 1960 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1963 1961
Number produced 212 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 7.7 m
Height 2.9 m 3.9 m
Length 10.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 782 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,519 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 13,564 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,195 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 782 km/h, a difference of 599 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 4,990 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 2 years before the CL-41 Tutor which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.