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T-23 Uirapuru vs T-67 Firefly

T-23 Uirapuru vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 225 vs 282 km/h, range 800 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 1,157 kg, built 155 vs 250 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec Slingsby
First flight 2 June 1965 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1968 1974
Number produced 155 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 13.5 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 2.4 m
Length 6.6 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 800 km 753 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-67 Firefly?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a longer range at 800 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-67 Firefly?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 6 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.