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Jet Provost vs Strikemaster

Jet Provost vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 707 vs 774 km/h, range 1,445 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 5,216 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Strikemaster
Specifications
Jet Provost Strikemaster
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC BAC
First flight 26 June 1954 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1955 1968
Number produced N/A 146 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.2 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 10.4 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster is faster with a maximum speed of 774 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a longer range at 2,224 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,216 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Strikemaster?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Strikemaster?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 13 years before the Strikemaster which entered service in 1968.