CT/4 Airtrainer vs T-23 Uirapuru

Overview

The CT/4 Airtrainer and the T-23 Uirapuru are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pacific Aerospace and Aerotec respectively.

Top speed is 387 km/h for the CT/4 Airtrainer vs 225 km/h for the T-23 Uirapuru. The CT/4 Airtrainer has an operational range of 963 km vs 800 km for the T-23 Uirapuru. The CT/4 Airtrainer operates at altitudes up to 5,550 m compared to 4,500 m for the T-23 Uirapuru.

The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in 155 units vs 155 for the T-23 Uirapuru. The T-23 Uirapuru first flew 7 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer (1965 vs 1972).

New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction.
Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace
First flight 23 February 1972
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price --
Brazilian military trainer aircraft, developed in the mid-1960s, used for primary flight training by South American air forces.
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec
First flight 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 12.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.9 m â—‰
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 7.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 387 km/h â—‰
Operational range 963 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,550 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg â—‰
Empty weight 770 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW â—‰
Wing area 13.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.5 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 6.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 225 km/h â—‰
Operational range 800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg â—‰
Empty weight 540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-23 Uirapuru?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-23 Uirapuru?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a longer range at 963 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-23 Uirapuru?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher service ceiling at 5,550 meters (18,208 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-23 Uirapuru?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,180 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-23 Uirapuru?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is longer at 7.2 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 5 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or T-23 Uirapuru?
Both the CT/4 Airtrainer and T-23 Uirapuru have been produced in equal numbers with 155 units each.