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SAAB 105 vs T-38 Talon

SAAB 105 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 970 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 5,670 kg, built 192 vs 1,189 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
SAAB 105 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Northrop
First flight 29 June 1963 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1967 1961
Number produced 192 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.7 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 10.8 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 411 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or T-38 Talon?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.