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Aermacchi S-211 vs T-38 Talon

Aermacchi S-211 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 667 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 5,670 kg, built 60 vs 1,189 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Northrop
First flight 10 April 1981 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1984 1961
Number produced 60 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 7.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.9 m
Length 9.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 714 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.