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Mi-34 Hermit vs T-38 Talon

Mi-34 Hermit vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 210 vs 1,381 km/h, range 450 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 5,670 kg, built 27 vs 1,189 units.

Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Mi-34 Hermit T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mil Northrop
First flight 17 November 1986 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1993 1961
Number produced 27 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 2.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.4 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 450 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-34 Hermit or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 1,171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-34 Hermit or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-34 Hermit or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-34 Hermit or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-34 Hermit or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-34 Hermit or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 32 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-34 Hermit or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.