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FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs T-7 Red Hawk

FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,851 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 10,722 vs 5,500 kg.

Specifications
FA-50 Fighting Eagle T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Boeing
First flight 1 January 2011 20 December 2016
Year introduced 2014 2028
Number produced N/A 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 23.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.0 m
Length 13.1 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 6,470 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,300 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,722 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle entered service first in 2014, 14 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.