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S330 / S333 vs T-38 Talon

S330 / S333 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 194 vs 1,381 km/h, range 590 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 5,670 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
S330 / S333 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer Northrop
First flight 14 June 1988 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1992 1961
Number produced N/A 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 55.2 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 7.7 m
Height 3.4 m 3.9 m
Length 9.5 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 590 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 549 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S330 / S333 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 1,187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S330 / S333 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S330 / S333 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S330 / S333 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the S330 / S333 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the S330 / S333 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.