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Hawker 400 vs T-38 Talon

Hawker 400 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 860 vs 1,381 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 5,670 kg, built 951 vs 1,189 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Hawker 400 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Northrop
First flight 29 August 1978 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1978 1961
Number produced 951 units 1189 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 7.7 m
Height 4.2 m 3.9 m
Length 14.8 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Hawker 400's 860 km/h, a difference of 521 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or T-38 Talon?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 400's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or T-38 Talon?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or T-38 Talon?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 17 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.