CT/4 Airtrainer vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The CT/4 Airtrainer and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pacific Aerospace and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 387 km/h for the CT/4 Airtrainer vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The CT/4 Airtrainer has an operational range of 963 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 5,550 m for the CT/4 Airtrainer. At 2,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-11 Moose is 2.1x the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.

The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in 155 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 27 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer (1945 vs 1972).

New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction.
Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace
First flight 23 February 1972
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price --
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
Wing area 12.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.9 m â—‰
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 7.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 387 km/h â—‰
Operational range 963 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,550 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg â—‰
Empty weight 770 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW â—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 387 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 27 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.