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Fuji T-5 vs T-38 Talon

Fuji T-5 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 357 vs 1,381 km/h, range 945 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 5,670 kg, built 40 vs 1,189 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Fuji T-5 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Northrop
First flight 28 June 1984 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1988 1961
Number produced 40 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 2.9 m 3.9 m
Length 8.4 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 945 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Fuji T-5's 357 km/h, a difference of 1,024 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Fuji T-5's 945 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 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-5's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Fuji T-5's 1,805 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Fuji T-5's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.