T-4 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

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

South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.

Origin country	🇰🇷 South Korea
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	KAI
First flight	20 August 2002
Year introduced	2005
Number produced	200 units
Average unit price	$25 million

Which is faster, the T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?

The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 802 km/h.

Which has longer range, the T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?

The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the T-4's 1,668 km.

Which can fly higher, the T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?

The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the T-4's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).

Which is heavier, the T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?

The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the T-4's 7,500 kg.

Which is larger, the T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?

The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.

Which entered service first, the T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?

The T-4 entered service first in 1988, 17 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?

Both the T-4 and T-50 Golden Eagle have been produced in equal numbers with 200 units each.