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SAAB 105 vs T-45 Goshawk

SAAB 105 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 970 vs 1,038 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 6,387 kg, built 192 vs 221 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
SAAB 105 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 June 1963 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1967 1992
Number produced 192 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.4 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 10.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or T-45 Goshawk?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or T-45 Goshawk?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or T-45 Goshawk?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 25 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.