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T-23 Uirapuru vs T-34 Mentor

T-23 Uirapuru vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 225 vs 396 km/h, range 800 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 4,300 kg, built 155 vs 2,300 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec Beechcraft
First flight 2 June 1965 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1968 1953
Number produced 155 units 2300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.5 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 6.6 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 15 years before the T-23 Uirapuru which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.