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T-28 Trojan vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-28 Trojan vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 552 vs 356 km/h, range 1,710 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 1,250 kg, built 1,948 vs 19 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-28 Trojan TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Socata
First flight 24 September 1949 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1950 1984
Number produced 1948 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 7.9 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 10.1 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 34 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.