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T-23 Uirapuru vs T-38 Talon

T-23 Uirapuru vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 225 vs 1,381 km/h, range 800 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 5,670 kg, built 155 vs 1,189 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec Northrop
First flight 2 June 1965 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1968 1961
Number produced 155 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 7.7 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 6.6 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 1,156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the T-23 Uirapuru which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.