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Kawasaki T-4 vs SAAB 105

Kawasaki T-4 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 970 km/h, range 1,668 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,635 kg, built 200 vs 192 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Saab
First flight 29 July 1985 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1988 1967
Number produced 200 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.5 m
Height 4.6 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or SAAB 105?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or SAAB 105?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or SAAB 105?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or SAAB 105?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 21 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or SAAB 105?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.