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Hürkus vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Hürkus vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,851 km, built 18 vs 200 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Specifications
Hürkus T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI KAI
First flight 29 August 2013 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2016 2005
Number produced 18 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area -- m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 11.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 1,266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürkus or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürkus or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 11 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.