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T-28 Trojan vs T-45 Goshawk

T-28 Trojan vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 552 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,710 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 6,387 kg, built 1,948 vs 221 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
T-28 Trojan T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American McDonnell Douglas
First flight 24 September 1949 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1950 1992
Number produced 1948 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 9.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.1 m
Length 10.1 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 486 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 42 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.