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Jet Provost vs NAMC YS-11

Jet Provost vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 470 km/h, range 1,445 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 23,500 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Jet Provost NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC NAMC
First flight 26 June 1954 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1955 1965
Number produced N/A 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 32.0 m
Height 3.1 m 9.0 m
Length 10.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or NAMC YS-11?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 237 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or NAMC YS-11?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or NAMC YS-11?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 10 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.