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SAAB 105 vs NAMC YS-11

SAAB 105 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 970 vs 470 km/h, range 2,300 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 23,500 kg, built 192 vs 182 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
SAAB 105 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab NAMC
First flight 29 June 1963 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 192 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 32.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 10.8 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or NAMC YS-11?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or NAMC YS-11?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or NAMC YS-11?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or NAMC YS-11?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.