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Kawasaki T-4 vs Yak-18 Max

Kawasaki T-4 vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 300 km/h, range 1,668 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,320 kg.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Yakovlev
First flight 29 July 1985 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1988 1946
Number produced 200 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.6 m
Height 4.6 m 3.4 m
Length 13.0 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 700 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,025 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-18 Max?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 738 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-18 Max?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-18 Max?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-18 Max?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-18 Max?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 42 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.