T-4 vs T-45 Goshawk

T-4

Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction.

Origin country	🇯🇵 Japan
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
First flight	29 July 1985
Year introduced	1988
Number produced	200 units
Average unit price	$-- million

British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century.

Origin country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	McDonnell Douglas/BAe
First flight	16 April 1988
Year introduced	1992
Number produced	221 units
Average unit price	$21 million

Which is faster, the T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?

The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.

Which has longer range, the T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?

The T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.

Which can fly higher, the T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?

The T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).

Which is heavier, the T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?

The T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.

Which is larger, the T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?

The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.

Which entered service first, the T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?

The T-4 entered service first in 1988, 4 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?

The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 200 units of the T-4.