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Jet Provost vs Kawasaki T-4

Jet Provost vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 7,500 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
Jet Provost Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Kawasaki
First flight 26 June 1954 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1955 1988
Number produced N/A 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 9.9 m
Height 3.1 m 4.6 m
Length 10.4 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 331 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Kawasaki T-4?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 33 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.