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T-35 Pillan vs T-38 Talon

T-35 Pillan vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 311 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,093 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 5,670 kg, built 154 vs 1,189 units.

ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-35 Pillan T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer ENAER Northrop
First flight 6 March 1981 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1984 1961
Number produced 154 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.7 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 7.7 m
Height 2.6 m 3.9 m
Length 8.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,093 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 5,840 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 930 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-35 Pillan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 1,070 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-35 Pillan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-35 Pillan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-35 Pillan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the T-35 Pillan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-35 Pillan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-35 Pillan or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.