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T-28 Trojan vs T-41 Mescalero

T-28 Trojan vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 552 vs 232 km/h, range 1,710 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 1,134 kg, built 1,948 vs 838 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
T-28 Trojan T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Cessna
First flight 24 September 1949 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1950 1965
Number produced 1948 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 10.9 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 10.1 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 15 years before the T-41 Mescalero which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.