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Fuji T-7 vs T-38 Talon

Fuji T-7 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — max takeoff weight 1,585 vs 5,670 kg, built 49 vs 1,189 units.

Fuji T-7 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-7
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Fuji T-7 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Northrop
First flight 1 January 2002 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2003 1961
Number produced 49 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.0 m 3.9 m
Length 8.6 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,835 km
Service ceiling -- m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,585 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight -- kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the Fuji T-7 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Fuji T-7's 1,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-7 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Fuji T-7's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-7 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 42 years before the Fuji T-7 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-7 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 49 units of the Fuji T-7.