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CM 170 Magister vs T-37 Tweet

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
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Specifications
CM 170 Magister T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga Cessna
First flight 23 July 1952 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 929 units 1269 units
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.1 m
Height 2.9 m 2.8 m
Length 10.2 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 2 x 465 kgf
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Overview

The CM 170 Magister and the T-37 Tweet are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fouga and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 715 km/h for the CM 170 Magister vs 684 km/h for the T-37 Tweet. The CM 170 Magister has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 1,500 km for the T-37 Tweet. The T-37 Tweet operates at altitudes up to 11,948 m compared to 9,144 m for the CM 170 Magister.

The CM 170 Magister has been produced in 929 units vs 1,269 for the T-37 Tweet. The CM 170 Magister first flew 2 years before the T-37 Tweet (1952 vs 1954).

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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.