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Jet Provost vs T-38 Talon

Jet Provost vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 707 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 5,670 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Jet Provost T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Northrop
First flight 26 June 1954 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1955 1961
Number produced N/A 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 7.7 m
Height 3.1 m 3.9 m
Length 10.4 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 674 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon 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 T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or T-38 Talon?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 6 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.