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Jet Provost vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Jet Provost vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 707 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 13,472 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Jet Provost T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC KAI
First flight 26 June 1954 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1955 2005
Number produced N/A 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 9.2 m
Height 3.1 m 4.8 m
Length 10.4 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 1,133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 50 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.