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Jet Provost vs T-39 Sabreliner

Jet Provost vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 707 vs 885 km/h, range 1,445 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 8,056 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Jet Provost T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC North American
First flight 26 June 1954 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1955 1962
Number produced N/A 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 13.6 m
Height 3.1 m 4.9 m
Length 10.4 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 178 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 7 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.