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Fuji T-1 vs T-38 Talon

Fuji T-1 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 925 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 5,670 kg, built 66 vs 1,189 units.

Fuji T-1 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-1
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Fuji T-1 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Northrop
First flight 1 January 1958 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1961 1961
Number produced 66 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 22.2 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 7.7 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 12.1 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 925 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 14,400 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,420 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-1 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Fuji T-1's 925 km/h, a difference of 456 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-1 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Fuji T-1's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-1 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Fuji T-1's 14,400 meters (47,244 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-1 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Fuji T-1's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-1 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Fuji T-1's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-1 or T-38 Talon?
Both the Fuji T-1 and T-38 Talon entered service in the same year: 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-1 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 66 units of the Fuji T-1.