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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-23 Uirapuru

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 225 km/h, range 1,668 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 840 kg, built 200 vs 155 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aerotec
First flight 29 July 1985 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1988 1968
Number produced 200 units 155 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.5 m
Height 4.6 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 813 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 20 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.