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Fuji T-3 vs T-34 Mentor

Fuji T-3 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 377 vs 396 km/h, range 1,038 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 1,510 vs 4,300 kg, built 50 vs 2,300 units.

Fuji T-3 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-3
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
Fuji T-3 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Beechcraft
First flight 26 September 1974 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1978 1953
Number produced 50 units 2300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.0 m 2.9 m
Length 8.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 377 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,038 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 8,169 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 1,120 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-3 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the Fuji T-3's 377 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-3 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,038 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-3 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Fuji T-3's 8,169 meters (26,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-3 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,510 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-3 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Fuji T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-3 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 25 years before the Fuji T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-3 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 50 units of the Fuji T-3.