CM 170 Magister vs T-37 Tweet

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).

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 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $800K
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1269 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.9 m β—‰
Length 10.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 715 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 220 kgf β—‰
Wing area 17.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.1 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 684 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,948 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,980 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,840 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 233 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.