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Jet Provost vs SAAB 105

Jet Provost vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 970 km/h, range 1,445 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 4,635 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Jet Provost SAAB 105
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Saab
First flight 26 June 1954 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1955 1967
Number produced N/A 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 9.5 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 10.4 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or SAAB 105?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 12 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.