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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs T-38 Talon

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,870 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 12,800 vs 5,485 kg, built 77 vs 1,189 units.

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2Full specs
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 TalonFull specs
Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Northrop
First flight 20 July 1971 10 April 1959
Year introduced 1977 1961
Number produced 77 units 1189 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 21.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 7.7 m
Height 4.4 m 3.9 m
Length 17.9 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 5,485 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 2 x 1,746 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or T-38 Talon?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,381 km/h, a difference of 319 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or T-38 Talon?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or T-38 Talon?
Both the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and T-38 Talon have a service ceiling of 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or T-38 Talon?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,485 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or T-38 Talon?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 16 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.