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Aermacchi S-211 vs T-45 Goshawk

Aermacchi S-211 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 667 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 6,387 kg, built 60 vs 221 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi McDonnell Douglas
First flight 10 April 1981 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1984 1992
Number produced 60 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.1 m
Length 9.3 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 371 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.