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CT/4 Airtrainer vs T-34 Mentor

CT/4 Airtrainer vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 387 vs 396 km/h, range 963 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 1,180 vs 4,300 kg, built 155 vs 2,300 units.

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
CT/4 Airtrainer T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace Beechcraft
First flight 23 February 1972 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1973 1953
Number produced 155 units 2300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.0 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 2.9 m
Length 7.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 387 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 963 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 5,550 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 387 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 20 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.