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T-38 Talon vs T-67 Firefly

T-38 Talon vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 282 km/h, range 1,835 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,157 kg, built 1,189 vs 250 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
T-38 Talon T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Slingsby
First flight 10 March 1959 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1961 1974
Number produced 1189 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 16.0 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 2.4 m
Length 14.1 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 753 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 1,099 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 13 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.