T-34 Mentor vs T-45 Goshawk

The T-34 Mentor and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively. The T-45 Goshawk reaches 1,038 km/h — 2.6x the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h. The T-34 Mentor has an operational range of 1,311 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 9,144 m for the T-34 Mentor. The T-34 Mentor has been produced in 2,300 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-34 Mentor first flew 40 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1948 vs 1988).

American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 2300 units
Average unit price $-- million
British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century.
McDonnell Douglas/BAe T-45 Goshawk Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas/BAe
First flight 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 221 units
Average unit price $21 million
Wing area 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 396 km/h
Operational range 1,311 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW
Wing area 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.0 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 642 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 39 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.