T-4 vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The T-4 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Yakovlev respectively.

The T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 2.2x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the T-4 is 3.0x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.

The T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 40 years before the T-4 (1945 vs 1985).

T-4

Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction.
Kawasaki T-4 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price --
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K

T-4

Wing area 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.9 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1038 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,668 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,790 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 799 kgf â—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-4 or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 573 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-4 or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-4 or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-4 or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-4 or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-4 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 42 years before the T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-4 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 200 units of the T-4.