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T-35 Pillan vs T-39 Sabreliner

T-35 Pillan vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 311 vs 885 km/h, range 1,093 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 8,056 kg, built 154 vs 200 units.

ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
T-35 Pillan T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer ENAER North American
First flight 6 March 1981 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1984 1962
Number produced 154 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.7 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 13.6 m
Height 2.6 m 4.9 m
Length 8.0 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,093 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 5,840 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 930 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-35 Pillan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 574 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-35 Pillan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-35 Pillan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-35 Pillan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the T-35 Pillan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-35 Pillan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-35 Pillan or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.