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T-28 Trojan vs T-39 Sabreliner

T-28 Trojan vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 552 vs 885 km/h, range 1,710 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 8,056 kg, built 1,948 vs 200 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
T-28 Trojan T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American North American
First flight 24 September 1949 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1950 1962
Number produced 1948 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 13.6 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 10.1 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 333 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 12 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.