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T-37 Tweet vs T-38 Talon

T-37 Tweet vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 684 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 2,980 vs 5,670 kg, built 1,269 vs 1,189 units.

Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-37 Tweet T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Northrop
First flight 12 October 1954 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1957 1961
Number produced 1269 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 7.7 m
Height 2.8 m 3.9 m
Length 9.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 684 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 11,948 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,980 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,840 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 465 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-37 Tweet or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-37 Tweet's 684 km/h, a difference of 697 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-37 Tweet or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-37 Tweet's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-37 Tweet or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-37 Tweet's 11,948 meters (39,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-37 Tweet or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-37 Tweet's 2,980 kg.
Which is larger, the T-37 Tweet or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-37 Tweet or T-38 Talon?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-37 Tweet or T-38 Talon?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.