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SAAB 105 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

SAAB 105 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 970 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 13,472 kg, built 192 vs 200 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
SAAB 105 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab KAI
First flight 29 June 1963 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1967 2005
Number produced 192 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.2 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 10.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 870 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 38 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.