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SAAB 105 vs T-39 Sabreliner

SAAB 105 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 970 vs 885 km/h, range 2,300 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 8,056 kg, built 192 vs 200 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
SAAB 105 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab North American
First flight 29 June 1963 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1967 1962
Number produced 192 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 13.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.9 m
Length 10.8 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.