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C-140 JetStar vs T-39 Sabreliner

C-140 JetStar vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 922 vs 885 km/h, range 3,774 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 19,051 vs 8,056 kg, built 202 vs 200 units.

Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
C-140 JetStar T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed North American
First flight 4 September 1957 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1961 1962
Number produced 202 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 50.4 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 16.4 m 13.6 m
Height 6.3 m 4.9 m
Length 18.4 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 922 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 3,774 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,051 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 8,755 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,361 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-140 JetStar or T-39 Sabreliner?
The C-140 JetStar is faster with a maximum speed of 922 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-140 JetStar or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the C-140 JetStar's 3,774 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-140 JetStar or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the C-140 JetStar's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-140 JetStar or T-39 Sabreliner?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,051 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the C-140 JetStar or T-39 Sabreliner?
The C-140 JetStar is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-140 JetStar or T-39 Sabreliner?
The C-140 JetStar entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-140 JetStar or T-39 Sabreliner?
The C-140 JetStar has been produced in greater numbers with 202 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.