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T-38 Talon vs T-41 Mescalero

T-38 Talon vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 232 km/h, range 1,835 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,134 kg, built 1,189 vs 838 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
T-38 Talon T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Cessna
First flight 10 March 1959 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1961 1965
Number produced 1189 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.9 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 14.1 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 1,149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the T-41 Mescalero which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.