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CM 170 Magister vs Jet Provost

CM 170 Magister vs Jet Provost at a glance — top speed 715 vs 707 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,445 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 4,173 kg.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
CM 170 Magister Jet Provost
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga BAC
First flight 23 July 1952 26 June 1954
Year introduced 1956 1955
Number produced 929 units N/A
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.8 m
Height 2.9 m 3.1 m
Length 10.2 m 10.4 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 707 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,445 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 2,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or Jet Provost?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the CM 170 Magister which entered service in 1956.