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Kawasaki T-4 vs NAMC YS-11

Kawasaki T-4 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 470 km/h, range 1,668 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 23,500 kg, built 200 vs 182 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki NAMC
First flight 29 July 1985 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1988 1965
Number produced 200 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 32.0 m
Height 4.6 m 9.0 m
Length 13.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or NAMC YS-11?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 568 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or NAMC YS-11?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 23 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or NAMC YS-11?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.