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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-39 Sabreliner

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 885 km/h, range 1,668 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 8,056 kg, built 200 vs 200 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki North American
First flight 29 July 1985 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1988 1962
Number produced 200 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 13.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 13.0 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 26 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-39 Sabreliner?
Both the Kawasaki T-4 and T-39 Sabreliner have been produced in equal numbers with 200 units each.