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SAAB 105 vs T-34 Mentor

SAAB 105 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 970 vs 396 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 4,300 kg, built 192 vs 2,300 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
SAAB 105 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Beechcraft
First flight 29 June 1963 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1967 1953
Number produced 192 units 2300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 10.8 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or T-34 Mentor?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 574 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or T-34 Mentor?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or T-34 Mentor?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or T-34 Mentor?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or T-34 Mentor?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 14 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.