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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-7 Red Hawk

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,500 kg, built 200 vs 2 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Boeing
First flight 29 July 1985 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1988 2028
Number produced 200 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 21.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 13.0 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-7 Red Hawk?
Both the Kawasaki T-4 and T-7 Red Hawk have a service ceiling of 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 40 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.