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T-23 Uirapuru vs T-45 Goshawk

T-23 Uirapuru vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 225 vs 1,038 km/h, range 800 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 6,387 kg, built 155 vs 221 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec McDonnell Douglas
First flight 2 June 1965 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1968 1992
Number produced 155 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 13.5 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.4 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 6.6 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 813 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 24 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.