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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-5 Brave Eagle

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-5 Brave Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 1,030 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,350 km, built 200 vs 17 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-5 Brave Eagle
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-5 Brave Eagle
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki KAI
First flight 29 July 1985 10 June 2020
Year introduced 1988 2021
Number produced 200 units 17 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.6 m
Length 13.0 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 1030 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,030 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 33 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.