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Hürkus vs Kawasaki T-4

Hürkus vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,668 km, built 18 vs 200 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
Hürkus Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Kawasaki
First flight 29 August 2013 29 July 1985
Year introduced 2016 1988
Number produced 18 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.9 m
Height 3.7 m 4.6 m
Length 11.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 464 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 28 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.