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T-23 Uirapuru vs T-50 Golden Eagle

T-23 Uirapuru vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 225 vs 1,840 km/h, range 800 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 13,472 kg, built 155 vs 200 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec KAI
First flight 2 June 1965 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1968 2005
Number produced 155 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 13.5 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.2 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 6.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 1,615 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 37 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.