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Kawasaki T-4 vs Yak-52

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Yak-52
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Yakovlev
First flight 29 July 1985 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1988 1979
Number produced 200 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.3 m
Height 4.6 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 550 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The Kawasaki T-4 and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Yakovlev respectively.

The Kawasaki T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 3.6:1 the Yak-52's 285 km/h. The Kawasaki T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki T-4 is 5.7:1 the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.

The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 9 years before the Kawasaki T-4 (1976 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-52?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 753 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-52?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-52?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-52?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-52?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.