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T-38 Talon vs T-5 Brave Eagle

T-38 Talon vs T-5 Brave Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 1,030 km/h, range 1,835 vs 1,350 km, built 1,189 vs 17 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-5 Brave Eagle
Specifications
T-38 Talon T-5 Brave Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop KAI
First flight 10 March 1959 10 June 2020
Year introduced 1961 2021
Number produced 1189 units 17 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.0 m
Height 3.9 m 4.6 m
Length 14.1 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 1030 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,030 km/h, a difference of 351 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 60 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.