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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 13,472 kg, built 200 vs 200 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki KAI
First flight 29 July 1985 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1988 2005
Number produced 200 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 13.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 802 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
Both the Kawasaki T-4 and T-50 Golden Eagle are 13.0 meters long.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
Both the Kawasaki T-4 and T-50 Golden Eagle have been produced in equal numbers with 200 units each.