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T-37 Tweet vs T-45 Goshawk

T-37 Tweet vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 684 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,980 vs 6,387 kg, built 1,269 vs 221 units.

Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
T-37 Tweet T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna McDonnell Douglas
First flight 12 October 1954 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1957 1992
Number produced 1269 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.4 m
Height 2.8 m 4.1 m
Length 9.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 684 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,948 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,980 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,840 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 465 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-37 Tweet or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-37 Tweet's 684 km/h, a difference of 354 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-37 Tweet or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-37 Tweet or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-37 Tweet's 11,948 meters (39,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-37 Tweet or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-37 Tweet's 2,980 kg.
Which is larger, the T-37 Tweet or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-37 Tweet or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 35 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-37 Tweet or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.