T-38 Talon vs T-45 Goshawk
| American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1189 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,216 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.