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Jet Provost vs TB-30 Epsilon

Jet Provost vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 707 vs 356 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 1,250 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Jet Provost TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Socata
First flight 26 June 1954 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1955 1984
Number produced N/A 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 7.9 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 10.4 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 351 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 29 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.