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Hürkus vs T-38 Talon

Hürkus vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,835 km, built 18 vs 1,189 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Hürkus T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Northrop
First flight 29 August 2013 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2016 1961
Number produced 18 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 11.2 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 807 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon 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 T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 55 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.