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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-38 Talon

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,670 kg, built 200 vs 1,189 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Northrop
First flight 29 July 1985 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1988 1961
Number produced 200 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 7.7 m
Height 4.6 m 3.9 m
Length 13.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-38 Talon?
Both the Kawasaki T-4 and T-38 Talon have a service ceiling of 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-38 Talon?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.