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T-25 Universal vs T-38 Talon

T-25 Universal vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 300 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 5,670 kg, built 189 vs 1,189 units.

Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-25 Universal
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-25 Universal T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Neiva Northrop
First flight 29 April 1966 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1971 1961
Number produced 189 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.2 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.0 m 3.9 m
Length 8.6 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,150 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-25 Universal or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 1,081 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-25 Universal or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-25 Universal or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-25 Universal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-25 Universal or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the T-25 Universal or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-25 Universal or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 10 years before the T-25 Universal which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-25 Universal or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.