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T-34 Mentor vs T-45 Goshawk

T-34 Mentor vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 396 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,311 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 6,387 kg, built 2,300 vs 221 units.

Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
T-34 Mentor T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft McDonnell Douglas
First flight 2 December 1948 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1953 1992
Number produced 2300 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.4 m
Height 2.9 m 4.1 m
Length 8.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 396 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,311 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,960 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 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.