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T-28 Trojan vs T-38 Talon

T-28 Trojan vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 552 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,710 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 5,670 kg, built 1,948 vs 1,189 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-28 Trojan T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Northrop
First flight 24 September 1949 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1950 1961
Number produced 1948 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 7.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.9 m
Length 10.1 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 829 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or T-38 Talon?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 11 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or T-38 Talon?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.