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Kowsar vs T-38 Talon

Kowsar vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,900 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 9,312 vs 5,670 kg, built 7 vs 1,189 units.

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Kowsar T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Northrop
First flight 1 August 2018 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2018 1961
Number produced 7 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.3 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 7.7 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 14.5 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or T-38 Talon?
The Kowsar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,381 km/h, a difference of 319 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or T-38 Talon?
The Kowsar has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar or T-38 Talon?
The Kowsar has a higher service ceiling at 15,800 meters (51,837 ft) compared to the T-38 Talon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or T-38 Talon?
The Kowsar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,312 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or T-38 Talon?
The Kowsar is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 57 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.