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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-45 Goshawk

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
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Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 July 1985 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1988 1992
Number produced 200 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.1 m
Length 13.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Overview

The Kawasaki T-4 and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 1,038 km/h for the Kawasaki T-4 vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The Kawasaki T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,954 m for the T-45 Goshawk.

The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. The Kawasaki T-4 first flew 3 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1985 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4.