CM 170 Magister vs T-37 Tweet

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Fouga CM 170 Magister Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 million
American jet trainer, notable for its Cold War-era inception, extensively used for pilot training and counter-insurgency role.
Cessna T-37 Tweet Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1269 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 715 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf â—‰
Wing area 17.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 2.8 m â—‰
Length 9.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 684 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,948 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,980 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 465 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or T-37 Tweet?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the T-37 Tweet's 684 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher service ceiling at 11,948 meters (39,199 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or T-37 Tweet?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the T-37 Tweet's 2,980 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or T-37 Tweet?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or T-37 Tweet?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 1 years before the T-37 Tweet which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.