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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-67 Firefly

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 282 km/h, range 1,668 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,157 kg, built 200 vs 250 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Slingsby
First flight 29 July 1985 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1988 1974
Number produced 200 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 21.0 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.7 m
Height 4.6 m 2.4 m
Length 13.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 753 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-67 Firefly?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 756 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-67 Firefly?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-67 Firefly?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-67 Firefly?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-67 Firefly?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 14 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.